1896 Old English Ballads ROBIN HOOD Folklore
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1896 Old English Ballads ROBIN HOOD Folklore Illustrated Anti-Semitic Scotland
George Wharton Edwards was an American impressionist painter, illustrator, and author. ‘A Book of Old English Ballads’ is an English poetry classic by Edwards. According to J.B. Hare,
“This collection of ballads contains some of the best-known English folk lyrics. The use of 'Old English' in this case does not mean 'Anglo-Saxon.' These ballads are written in late Middle or early Modern English. This makes them accessible, even enjoyable, for a modern audience…Many of these are from the Scottish border, and deal with clashes between the English and Scots in historical times. Others are set in an idealized 'Old England', including three ballads of Robin Hood. … These lyrics give some insights, often grim in nature, into the culture and mindset of the middle ages, particularly one (Hugh of Lincoln) with a regrettable anti-Semitic theme.”
This undated 19th century edition is complete with 26 illustrated plates by Edwards!
Item number: #8594
Price: $250
EDWARDS, George Wharton
A Book of Old English Ballads. With an accompaniment of decorative drawings by G.W. Edwards, and an introduction by H.W. Mabie.
New York: The Macmillan Co., [1896]. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[6], 185, [3]
26 plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
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George Wharton Edwards was an American impressionist painter, illustrator, and author. ‘A Book of Old English Ballads’ is an English poetry classic by Edwards. According to J.B. Hare,
“This collection of ballads contains some of the best-known English folk lyrics. The use of 'Old English' in this case does not mean 'Anglo-Saxon.' These ballads are written in late Middle or early Modern English. This makes them accessible, even enjoyable, for a modern audience…Many of these are from the Scottish border, and deal with clashes between the English and Scots in historical times. Others are set in an idealized 'Old England', including three ballads of Robin Hood. … These lyrics give some insights, often grim in nature, into the culture and mindset of the middle ages, particularly one (Hugh of Lincoln) with a regrettable anti-Semitic theme.”
This undated 19th century edition is complete with 26 illustrated plates by Edwards!
Item number: #8594
Price: $250
EDWARDS, George Wharton
A Book of Old English Ballads. With an accompaniment of decorative drawings by G.W. Edwards, and an introduction by H.W. Mabie.
New York: The Macmillan Co., [1896]. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[6], 185, [3]
26 plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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