Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 125 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) The Nightingale, the Valkyrie and Raven, and Other Ballads The nightingale, or, The transformed damsel -- The valkyrie and raven -- Erik Emun and Sir Plog -- The elves -- Feridun -- Epigrams. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "The Nightingale, the Valkyrie and Raven, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of poetic ballads likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of transformation, love, and mythical elements, drawing inspiration from folklore and legend. Through a series of narratives, it explores the interplay between the human and supernatural realms, encapsulating the timeless struggle of love and fate. The collection features enchanting tales such as "The Nightingale, or The Transformed Damsel," where a knight encounters a bewitched nightingale, a lady turned bird by a cruel stepmother. The story intertwines elements of magic, the trials of both the knight and the nightingale, ultimately leading to her rescue and transformation back into human form, revealing her royal lineage. Other ballads, like "The Valkyrie and Raven," recount the adventures and valor of Norse heroes, depicting a dialogue between a Valkyrie and a raven that reveals insights into honor, warfare, and loyalty among warriors. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Borrow crafts a rich tapestry of mythic storytelling, inviting readers into a world of fantasy and profound emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 44286 2025-07-11T06:38:32.569116 text/html 41600 2008-10-07T15:49:10 text/html 110115 2025-07-11T06:38:38.154092 application/epub+zip 108416 2025-07-11T06:38:35.847101 application/epub+zip 73526 2025-07-11T06:38:34.659109 application/epub+zip 310732 2025-07-11T06:38:39.623094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299555 2025-07-11T06:38:37.397124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237247 2022-09-12T11:33:09.252626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34586 2025-07-11T06:38:32.292130 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34382 2008-10-07T15:49:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20239 2025-07-11T06:38:39.748073 application/rdf+xml 24046 2025-07-11T06:38:35.199101 image/jpeg 4993 2025-07-11T06:38:34.953120 image/jpeg 13193 2008-10-07T15:50:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 14639 2008-10-07T15:50:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 109812 2025-07-11T06:38:32.574113 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia