Publisher's Synopsis
Ballads and Translations is a collection of poems by Constantina E. Brooks, originally published in 1866. The book contains a variety of ballads, which are narrative poems that tell a story, as well as translations of poetry from other languages into English. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and mythology. Some of the ballads are based on traditional folk tales, while others are original works by Brooks. The translations include works by French, Italian, and German poets, among others. The book showcases Brooks' talent as a poet and translator, and provides a glimpse into the literary landscape of the 19th century.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.
