Project Gutenberg 2011-05-26 Public domain in the USA. 578 Martinengo-Cesaresco, Evelyn Lilian Hazeldine Carrington, contessa 1852 1931 Carrington, Evelyn Lilian Hazeldine Martinengo-Cesaresco, Contessa Evelyn Lilian Hazeldine Carrington 06031677 Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) Introduction -- The inspiration of death in folk-poetry -- Nature in folk-songs -- Armenian folk-songs -- Venetian folk-songs -- Sicilian folk-songs -- Greek songs of Calabria -- Folk-songs of Provence -- The White Paternoster -- The diffusion of ballads -- Songs for the Rite of May -- The idea of Fate in southern traditions -- Folk-lullabies -- Folk-dirges. Produced by Lesley Halamek, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs" by Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of folk poetry, exploring the themes and emotional underpinnings of popular songs from various cultures, emphasizing their historical and societal significance. The collection likely aims to expand understanding of the role of folk songs in preserving cultural memory and reflecting the human experience. The opening of the volume sets a contemplative tone, introducing the reader to the study of folk songs with rich verses from Wordsworth that convey the emotional weight behind traditional music. It notes the interdependence of folk songs and folk tales, asserting the former's importance as a form of poetry that captures the collective emotions and wisdom of the people. This section outlines the necessity for collectors and students of folk songs to approach their subjects with empathy and respect, as these songs embody the very essence of human experience across myriad cultures and eras. The author emphasizes the transformative potential of folk songs as both a literary form and a historical document. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folk songs -- History and criticism PN Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 795182 2025-08-14T15:55:23.647027 text/html 801030 2011-05-26T16:16:28 text/html 412289 2025-08-14T15:55:38.125995 application/epub+zip 422249 2025-08-14T15:55:28.146043 application/epub+zip 392031 2025-08-14T15:55:26.366099 application/epub+zip 773619 2025-08-14T15:55:44.960948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 723278 2025-08-14T15:55:36.701016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 686345 2022-09-16T14:11:10.484431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 703210 2025-08-14T15:55:22.167064 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 702623 2011-05-26T16:16:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 702735 2011-05-26T16:16:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20461 2025-08-14T15:55:45.109939 application/rdf+xml 20404 2025-08-14T15:55:26.921041 image/jpeg 4618 2025-08-14T15:55:26.647040 image/jpeg 286804 2011-05-26T16:16:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 305703 2011-05-26T16:16:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 286254 2011-05-26T16:16:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 392993 2025-08-14T15:55:23.718058 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