Ancient Ballad. from the Malo Russian
The Ancient Ballad from the Malo Russian by George Borrow tells the story of a young man who sets out on a journey to find his fortune. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his courage and determination. The ballad is written in a poetic style and includes vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. It is considered an important work of Russian literature and has been translated into many languages.
By George Borrow · First published 1835 · Genre: Ballad, Folklore, Historical · 389 words
First lines
From the wood a sound is gliding, Vapours dense the plain are hiding, How yon Dame her son is chiding. "Son, away! nor longer tarry! Would the Turks thee off would carry! " "Ha; the Turkmen know and heed me; Coursers good the Turkmen breed me."
From the wood a sound is gliding, Vapours dense the plain are hiding, Still that Dame her son is chiding: "Hence, begone! nor longer tarry! Would the Horde {11} thee off would carry! " "Ha! the Horde has learnt to prize me; "Tis the Horde with gold supplies me."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1835 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Ballad, Folklore, Historical, Epic, Adventure
- Length: 389 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Ballad — The work is structured as a narrative poem, typical of ballads, with a rhythmic and repetitive style that tells a story.
- Folklore — The themes and characters are rooted in cultural and historical traditions, reflecting the folklore of the Malo Russian region.
- Historical — References to historical groups like the Tartar Horde provide a historical context to the narrative.
- Epic — The narrative involves heroic themes and a journey, common in epic literature.
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ballad · ancient · Malo Russian · folklore · poetry · literature · cultural heritage · narrative · tradition · mythology · storytelling · historical