Project Gutenberg 2009-05-12 Public domain in the USA. 138 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) Ellen of Villenskov, and Other Ballads Ellen of Villenskov -- Uranienborg -- The ready answer -- Epigrams. 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 "Ellen of Villenskov, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a collection of poetic ballads written in the early 20th century. The compilation showcases the storytelling tradition through verse, with themes rooted in folklore and mythology. The book delves into topics such as love, conflict, and magical transformations, reflecting the rich tapestry of the cultural heritage from which these tales originate. The primary ballad, "Ellen of Villenskov," narrates the plight of a yeoman's wife, Ellen, who becomes the target of a Trold (a mythical creature) after her husband builds a home in the Trold's domain. Captured by the Trold and faced with a distasteful fate, Ellen's situation takes a dramatic turn when the Trold reveals a hidden identity, transforming into a noble knight upon being kissed. This unexpected twist leads to a resolution where Ellen escapes her predicament, her husband regains his dignity, and they eventually experience a reversal of fortune. The other pieces within the collection, like "Uraniensborg," "The Ready Answer," and the "Epigrams," further explore similar themes, combining elements of humor, moral lessons, and reflections on life, using a blend of charming narrative and rhythmic poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry Ballads PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 40317 2025-08-12T04:22:22.750870 text/html 37197 2009-05-12T16:11:53 text/html 94963 2025-08-12T04:22:27.795851 application/epub+zip 93371 2025-08-12T04:22:25.623835 application/epub+zip 81720 2025-08-12T04:22:24.535883 application/epub+zip 234297 2025-08-12T04:22:29.322827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224726 2025-08-12T04:22:27.125831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194557 2022-09-13T11:16:14.183180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31177 2025-08-12T04:22:22.488854 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31139 2009-05-12T16:11:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30866 2009-05-12T16:14:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21262 2025-08-12T04:22:29.474836 application/rdf+xml 17766 2025-08-12T04:22:25.029871 image/jpeg 4034 2025-08-12T04:22:24.788840 image/jpeg 12006 2009-05-12T16:14:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 13383 2009-05-12T16:14:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 11960 2009-05-12T16:14:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 94036 2025-08-12T04:22:22.755843 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