Project Gutenberg 2009-05-15 Public domain in the USA. 100 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) The Song of Deirdra, King Byrge and his Brothers, and Other Ballads The song of Deirdra -- The diver -- King Byrge and his brothers -- Turkish hymn to Mahomet. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price "The Song of Deirdra, King Byrge and his Brothers, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of ballads written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1913. The book features a blend of traditional narratives rooted in folklore, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and heroism. Borrow's work reflects an interest in Celtic mythology and legends, particularly the rich storytelling traditions of the British Isles. The collection opens with "The Song of Deirdra," which tells the poignant tale of Deirdra, a tragic heroine caught in a web of jealousy and desire related to her love for the nobleman Nasa and the ensuing sorrow that follows. The ballad captures the essence of longing and heartache against the backdrop of Irish landscapes. Following this, "King Byrge and His Brothers" narrates the misfortunes of three brothers betrayed by a treacherous knight, leading to their tragic demise in a prison cell due to starvation. The narrative conveys themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the dire consequences of deceit. Other ballads in the collection extend this exploration of love and conflict across varied settings, ultimately weaving a rich tapestry of human emotion and experience that resonates throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry Ballads PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 47388 2025-08-12T04:34:36.096954 text/html 43614 2009-05-15T16:50:55 text/html 122745 2025-08-12T04:34:41.795893 application/epub+zip 121084 2025-08-12T04:34:39.378914 application/epub+zip 85816 2025-08-12T04:34:38.229902 application/epub+zip 315386 2025-08-12T04:34:43.300919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305097 2025-08-12T04:34:40.919914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89195 2022-09-13T11:31:53.575842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 37510 2025-08-12T04:34:35.812906 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37671 2009-05-15T16:47:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37330 2009-05-15T16:52:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21460 2025-08-12T04:34:43.433898 application/rdf+xml 24945 2025-08-12T04:34:38.720922 image/jpeg 4616 2025-08-12T04:34:38.471906 image/jpeg 14746 2009-05-15T16:52:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 16212 2009-05-15T16:52:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 14677 2009-05-15T16:52:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 119984 2025-08-12T04:34:36.101963 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