Project Gutenberg 1997-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 181 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Ballads and Lyrics of Old France, with Other Poems Transcribed from the 1872 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price "Ballads and Lyrics of Old France, with Other Poems" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetic translations and original works that showcases a range of French poetry through the ages. Likely written in the late 19th century, the book draws upon works from notable poets such as François Villon and Pierre Ronsard, delving into themes of love, nature, and mortality. It serves not only as a translation of the renowned ballads and lyrics but also as a celebration of the lyrical tradition of French literature. The collection reflects on the beauty and transience of life, often using nature as a backdrop for the complex emotions associated with love and loss. Through vivid imagery and classic motifs, Lang presents pieces like Villon's poignant "Ballad of the Gibbet" and Ronsard's melancholic musings on the fleeting nature of youth, alongside original pieces inspired by these themes. Each poem, whether a translation or an original creation, invites readers to experience the rich tapestry of human emotion and the philosophical musings that characterize both the old and new worlds of poetry. Overall, Lang's compilation is a rewarding journey for anyone interested in the timeless themes explored by poets of old France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Ballads, French French poetry -- Translations into English Folk songs, French PR Text Category: Poetry Category: French Literature 156889 2025-08-01T07:22:33.855488 text/html 159759 2012-11-03T03:29:15 text/html 48422 2012-11-03T03:34:44 text/html application/zip 134982 2025-08-01T07:22:44.479931 application/epub+zip 131892 2025-08-01T07:22:38.447952 application/epub+zip 119480 2025-08-01T07:22:36.575473 application/epub+zip 308114 2025-08-01T07:22:47.244906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287331 2025-08-01T07:22:42.230931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249204 2022-09-01T08:11:12.076149 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116666 2025-08-01T07:22:32.996510 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 116304 2012-11-03T03:28:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 43077 2012-11-03T03:34:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18770 2025-08-01T07:22:47.428979 application/rdf+xml 17010 2025-08-01T07:22:37.099465 image/jpeg 3713 2025-08-01T07:22:36.838460 image/jpeg 121105 2025-08-01T07:22:33.867497 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