Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient Ballads and Songs: Chiefly from Tradition, Manuscripts and Scarce Works, with Biographical and Illustrative Notices, Including Original Poetry is a book written by Thomas Lyle and published in 1827. The book is a collection of traditional ballads and songs from various sources, including manuscripts and scarce works. The book contains biographical and illustrative notices about the authors of the ballads and songs, providing context and historical background to the pieces. Additionally, the book includes original poetry written by Lyle himself. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in traditional folk music and poetry, providing a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.