Publisher's Synopsis
Border Ballads is a collection of poems by Algernon Charles Swinburne, published in 1912. The poems are inspired by the ballad tradition of the Scottish and English borders, and are characterized by their vivid descriptions of battles, romance, and supernatural events. Swinburne's mastery of language and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his poetry are on full display in this collection. The book includes some of Swinburne's most famous works, such as ""The Twa Corbies"" and ""The Ballad of Kinmont Willie"". Overall, Border Ballads is a must-read for anyone interested in the ballad tradition or in Swinburne's poetry.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.
