Project Gutenberg 2009-05-12 Public domain in the USA. 120 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Child Maidelvold, and Other Ballads Child Maidelvold -- Sir Peter -- Ingefred and Gudrune -- Sir Ribolt. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made "Child Maidelvold, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of traditional ballads likely written in the early 20th century. These lyrical narratives explore themes of love, tragedy, and fate, drawing on folk traditions that resonate with listeners of various backgrounds. The book serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, blending history and poetic expression. The collection includes several ballads, with "Child Maidelvold" as a central piece. This ballad unfolds the tragic tale of Sidselil, a maiden ensnared by love and facing dire consequences from her mother when her secret is revealed. In her desperation, she seeks the help of Child Maidelvold, leading to a series of heartbreaking events that culminate in death and sacrifice. Other ballads in the collection similarly weave tales of love, betrayal, and perseverance, showcasing the characters' struggles against societal expectations and their inner turmoil. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, these ballads provide a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the inevitability of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry Ballads PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 45058 2025-07-12T04:21:54.755429 text/html 41221 2009-05-12T15:56:47 text/html 102900 2025-07-12T04:21:59.960406 application/epub+zip 101312 2025-07-12T04:21:57.735422 application/epub+zip 77613 2025-07-12T04:21:56.624435 application/epub+zip 242925 2025-07-12T04:22:01.442443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233278 2025-07-12T04:21:59.260396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201171 2022-09-13T11:16:07.526105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35857 2025-07-12T04:21:54.478451 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35537 2009-05-12T15:55:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35040 2009-05-12T15:59:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21775 2025-07-12T04:22:01.575391 application/rdf+xml 17698 2025-07-12T04:21:57.116408 image/jpeg 4130 2025-07-12T04:21:56.867414 image/jpeg 13527 2009-05-12T15:59:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 14940 2009-05-12T15:59:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 13448 2009-05-12T15:59:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 102175 2025-07-12T04:21:54.760435 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