Project Gutenberg 2016-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 138 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885] Transcribed from the 1885 Kegan Paul, Trench & Co. edition by David Price "XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885]" by Andrew Lang is a collection of lyrical poetry written during the late 19th century. The book consists of thirty-two ballades that explore various themes ranging from nostalgia and nature to love and human follies. With a charm typical of the Victorian era, these ballades convey Lang's affection for classical forms, showcasing his mastery of rhyme and rhythm while touching on philosophical musings and playful satire. Throughout the collection, Lang crafts a beautiful tapestry of imagery and emotion, inviting readers to reflect on both profound themes and whimsical moments. Each ballade is a standalone piece, yet they collectively illustrate the author's varied interests and experiences, such as a whimsical ode to Cleopatra's Needle, musings on sleep, and a humorous take on gambling through the metaphor of roulette. Lang balances lightheartedness with deeper contemplation, urging readers to find joy and solace in simple pleasures, such as the appreciation of ancient blue china or memories of lost loves. The work stands as a testament to Lang's poetic skill and his ability to weave serious reflections with light-hearted whimsy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Ballades PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 110045 2025-08-20T13:31:39.942895 text/html 109103 2016-02-09T16:13:00 text/html 401456 2025-08-20T13:31:44.779328 application/epub+zip 398346 2025-08-20T13:31:41.203321 application/epub+zip 62974 2025-08-20T13:31:40.578310 application/epub+zip 461811 2025-08-20T13:31:47.244358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426479 2025-08-20T13:31:43.802324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92465 2022-09-23T09:38:20.981988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84277 2025-08-20T13:31:39.391812 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84419 2016-02-09T16:11:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18120 2025-08-20T13:31:47.385268 application/rdf+xml 8707 2025-08-20T13:31:40.657824 image/jpeg 1797 2025-08-20T13:31:40.619323 image/jpeg 31866 2016-02-09T16:17:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 380090 2016-02-09T16:17:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 389770 2025-08-20T13:31:39.963879 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