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 Project Gutenberg 2009-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 129 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Wise, Thomas James 1859 1937 Wise, Thomas J. (Thomas James) The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads The serpent knight -- Sir Olaf -- The treacherous merman -- The knight in the deer's shape -- The stalwart monk -- The cruel step-dame -- The cuckoo. Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas Wise pamphlet by David Price "The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of lyrical ballads likely written in the early 20th century. This book features a variety of stories that blend elements of folklore, mythology, and romance, capturing the imagination through its exploration of mythical figures and themes of love, transformation, and the supernatural. Borrow's work encapsulates the rich tradition of ballad storytelling, drawing upon the narratives and motifs prevalent in earlier folk tales. The collection includes several narratives, each centered around enchanted characters and transformative experiences. "The Serpent Knight" tells of a girl who must navigate the challenges of a serpent suitor, ultimately finding love when the serpent transforms into a handsome knight. "Sir Olaf" recounts the tragic fate of a knight ensnared by the Elfin Queen, leading to his untimely death. Other ballads like "The Treacherous Merman" and "The Cruel Step-Dame" explore themes of betrayal, enchantment, and the struggle against malevolent forces. Each ballad illustrates Borrow's ability to weave lyrical beauty into compelling stories that reflect the complexities of love, loyalty, and the interplay between humanity and the magical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry Ballads PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 51755 2025-08-12T08:39:53.959915 text/html 49115 2009-08-09T07:20:36 text/html 109463 2025-08-12T08:39:59.616853 application/epub+zip 107699 2025-08-12T08:39:57.112866 application/epub+zip 77753 2025-08-12T08:39:55.894064 application/epub+zip 260696 2025-08-12T08:40:01.225864 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247855 2025-08-12T08:39:58.815887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213804 2022-09-13T16:25:55.026837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 38848 2025-08-12T08:39:53.561893 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39022 2009-08-09T07:19:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38683 2009-08-09T07:23:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21214 2025-08-12T08:40:01.355835 application/rdf+xml 19882 2025-08-12T08:39:56.445857 image/jpeg 4729 2025-08-12T08:39:56.178862 image/jpeg 13793 2009-08-09T07:23:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 15726 2009-08-09T07:23:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 13689 2009-08-09T07:23:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 107535 2025-08-12T08:39:53.965897 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia