A New Forest Ballad
The New Forest Ballads is a collection of poems written by Charles Kingsley that were published in 1854. The book consists of 20 ballads, each with its own unique story and characters. Some of the most popular ballads include "The Water Babies," "Westward Ho!", and "Hypatia."
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Folklore · 595 words
First lines
Oh she tripped over Ocknell plain, And down by Bradley Water; And the fairest maid on the forest side Was Jane, the keeper's daughter.
She went and went through the broad gray lawns As down the red sun sank, And chill as the scent of a new-made grave The mist smelt cold and dank.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Folklore
- Length: 595 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Poetry — Charles Kingsley's 'A NEW FOREST BALLAD' is primarily a poem, reflecting its structure and literary devices utilized.
- Historical — The poem is set in a historically specific context, drawing on elements of the past and cultural traditions.
- Folklore — The ballad shares elements of folklore, common for ballads, as it tends to tell a story that is passed down orally from generation to generation.
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nature · poetry · forest · ballad · romanticism · English literature · nature writing · mythology · folklore · environment · landscape · adventure