Project Gutenberg 2014-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 332 Johnson, R. Brimley (Reginald Brimley) 1867 1932 Johnson, Reginald Brimley Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt) 1866 1951 Cooke, William Cubitt Cooke, W.C. Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 1 (of 4) Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books "Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 1 (of 4)" by Johnson and Cooke is a compilation of traditional and modern ballads, likely edited in the late 19th century. This collection serves not only as a window into the rich oral storytelling tradition of British culture, but also provides insight into societal themes and emotional expressions through poetry. The ballads, both narrative and lyrical, often encapsulate popular stories and folklore, making them an essential part of England's literary heritage. The opening of the work begins with a preface by Reginald Brimley Johnson, outlining the significance of ballads as a form of storytelling that originally accompanied dance but evolved into a broader genre of simple, spirited poems that narrate tales of love, tragedy, and social issues. Johnson discusses his criteria for inclusion in the collection, which aims to present both the classic traditionary ballads of England and Scotland along with pieces from more modern poets, providing both historical context and a contemporary perspective on this genre. The preface sets the tone for the subsequent ballads, which explore varied narratives, including themes of love, loss, and moral lessons, inviting readers to delve into the rich tapestry of British folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45241/45241-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads, English -- England -- Texts PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 433939 2025-08-18T10:17:11.294729 text/html 457325 2024-10-24T04:14:27 text/html 11064918 2025-08-18T10:17:27.426693 application/epub+zip 11051687 2025-08-18T10:17:14.238678 application/epub+zip 242892 2025-08-18T10:17:12.582724 application/epub+zip 11221977 2025-08-18T10:17:35.343575 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11233747 2025-08-18T10:17:24.259686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452988 2022-09-20T16:16:06.725272 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251021 2025-08-18T10:17:04.905746 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 231158 2024-10-24T04:14:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16936 2025-08-18T10:17:35.613584 application/rdf+xml 24990 2025-08-18T10:17:12.802695 image/jpeg 3795 2025-08-18T10:17:12.690722 image/jpeg 10842945 2025-08-18T10:17:11.598754 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