Project Gutenberg 2001-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 281 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. Ballads Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger "Ballads" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of lyrical poems and ballads written during the mid-19th century. The work showcases a blend of humor, satire, and romantic themes, reflecting on various aspects of life, love, and history through vivid storytelling and characters. The collection offers a tapestry of narratives, from historical accounts to whimsical tales, making it appealing to readers who enjoy poetry with depth and cultural commentary. At the start of this collection, the opening portion introduces "The Chronicle of the Drum," where an old French drummer named Pierre recounts his storied life through the wars he has witnessed and participated in. He shares anecdotes about his ancestors and their military exploits, revealing a nostalgic longing for the glories of the past while navigating themes of loyalty, loss, and the fickleness of fortune in battle. As Pierre reflects on his family's military legacy and the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, he draws listeners into a vivid historical narrative, offering a glimpse of both personal and collective histories entwined with the rhythms of his drum. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature Category: History - European 289100 2025-08-02T04:06:28.058730 text/html 287284 2012-12-26T09:30:24 text/html 178384 2025-08-02T04:06:36.910723 application/epub+zip 186071 2025-08-02T04:06:29.945678 application/epub+zip 186070 2025-08-02T04:06:28.772719 application/epub+zip 331870 2025-08-02T04:06:40.370645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329400 2025-08-02T04:06:35.987635 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301765 2022-09-02T05:42:26.136793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262705 2025-08-02T04:06:27.600711 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 262477 2008-12-06T06:32:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 262472 2008-12-06T06:32:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20339 2025-08-02T04:06:40.513616 application/rdf+xml 10379 2025-08-02T04:06:29.271696 image/jpeg 2821 2025-08-02T04:06:29.023684 image/jpeg 105897 2008-12-06T06:33:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 108206 2012-12-26T09:31:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 105725 2008-12-06T06:33:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 170711 2025-08-02T04:06:28.084682 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