Project Gutenberg 1996-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 1370 Bell, Robert 1800 1867 Dixon, James Henry 1803 1876 15022311 Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England Transcribed from the 1857 John W. Parker and Son edition by David Price "Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England" by Bell and Dixon is a collection of traditional poetry, ballads, and songs that preserve the oral culture of England's rural populace, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology aims to capture the unique voice and perspectives of the English peasantry through various forms of folk literature, reflecting their customs, beliefs, and everyday experiences. The opening of this collection features an introduction that discusses the challenges of gathering these authentic pieces of folk art, emphasizing their historical significance as they capture the sentiments and lifestyle of rural life untouched by the changing tides of modernity. It highlights how these works, often passed down through oral tradition, chronicle the realities of peasant life while resisting the influence of contemporary poetic styles. As the compilation begins, poems such as “The Plain-Dealing Man” and “The Vanities of Life” set the stage for exploring themes like moral integrity, the fleeting nature of life and ambitions, and the rich tapestry of human experiences as perceived by rural communities. This collection serves as a vital historical record, bringing forth the voices of those who have often been overlooked in the broader narrative of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Songs, English -- England -- Texts Ballads, English -- England -- Texts PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 535670 2025-08-01T06:15:35.604828 text/html 563043 2014-10-05T07:45:40 text/html 375164 2014-10-05T08:01:17 text/html application/zip 486816 2025-08-01T06:16:04.765182 application/epub+zip 487086 2025-08-01T06:15:47.548776 application/epub+zip 255253 2025-08-01T06:15:42.102784 application/epub+zip 837387 2025-08-01T06:16:10.130166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 797048 2025-08-01T06:15:55.931208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555590 2022-09-01T06:51:00.405449 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440738 2025-08-01T06:15:33.382829 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 440825 2014-10-05T07:38:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 160105 2014-10-05T08:01:17 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19324 2025-08-01T06:16:10.293136 application/rdf+xml 26354 2025-08-01T06:15:42.700768 image/jpeg 5073 2025-08-01T06:15:42.396787 image/jpeg 470736 2025-08-01T06:15:35.650819 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