George Borrow's Marsk Stig's Daughters and Other Songs and Ballads is a collection of traditional Scandinavian songs and ballads, translated into English by the author. The book is divided into two parts, the first containing the songs and ballads, and the second containing notes and commentary on the songs and ballads. The songs and ballads in the book are drawn from a variety of sources, including oral tradition, manuscripts, and printed books. The songs and ballads range from the heroic and romantic to the humorous and satirical. Among the songs and ballads included in the book are "Marsk Stig's Daughters," "The King of Denmark's Daughter," "The King of Sweden's Daughter," "The King of Norway's Daughter," "The King of England's Daughter," "The King of Scotland's Daughter," "The King of France's Daughter," "The King of Spain's Daughter," "The King of Portugal's Daughter," "The King of Ireland's Daughter," "The King of Poland's Daughter," "The King of Bohemia's Daughter," "The King of Hungary's Daughter," "The King of Prussia's Daughter," "The King of Denmark's Son," "The King of Sweden's Son," "The King of Norway's Son," "The King of England's Son," "The King of Scotland's Son," "The King of France's Son," "The King of Spain's Son," "The King of Portugal's Son," "The King of Ireland's Son," "The King of Poland's Son," "The King of Bohemia's Son," "The King of Hungary's Son," and "The King of Prussia's Son." The notes and commentary in the second part of the book provide additional information about the songs and ballads, including their origins, their historical context, and their cultural significance. The book also includes a glossary of terms used in the songs and ballads. Marsk Stig's Daughters and Other Songs and Ballads is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Scandinavian culture and folklore. It is an essential addition to any library of Scandinavian literature.
By George Borrow · First published 1913 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Folklore · 8 chapters