Publisher's Synopsis
Popular Ballads and Songs from Tradition, Manuscripts and Scarce Editions with Translations of Similar Pieces from the Ancient Danish Language by Robert Jamieson is a collection of traditional ballads and songs from Scotland and Denmark. The book includes a variety of ballads, such as historical narratives, love stories, and supernatural tales. The ballads are presented in their original form, as well as in modern English translations, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book also includes historical and cultural context for each ballad, providing insight into the origins and significance of these traditional songs. This collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional folk music and the cultural heritage of Scotland and Denmark.1806. Contains both Volumes I and II of this collection of Tragic, Humorous and other songs. The publication of Popular Ballads and Songs in Edinburgh was described by Sir Walter Scott as having opened a new discovery respecting the original source of the Scottish Ballads.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.