The Return of the Dead and Other Ballads
The Return of the Dead and Other Ballads is a collection of ballads written by George Borrow, a 19th century English author. The collection includes a variety of ballads, from traditional folk songs to original works by Borrow. The ballads are divided into two sections: “The Return of the Dead” and “Other Ballads.” The first section, “The Return of the Dead,” contains ballads about the supernatural, such as ghosts, witches, and fairies. These ballads explore themes of death, love, and revenge. The second section, “Other Ballads,” contains ballads about historical events, such as the Battle of Waterloo and the Spanish Armada. These ballads explore themes of courage, loyalty, and patriotism. The Return of the Dead and Other Ballads is a unique collection of ballads that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a great way to explore the history and culture of 19th century England.
By George Borrow · First published 1913 · Genre: Romantic Ballad, Folklore, Fantasy · 5 chapters · 2,498 words
First lines
Swayne Dyring o'er to the island strayed; _And were I only young again_! He wedded there a lovely maid- _To honied words we list so fain_.
Together they lived seven years and more; _And were I only young again_! And seven fair babes to him she bore- _To honied words we list so fain_.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Ballad, Folklore, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 2,498 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 84 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Ballad — The title of the book, 'The Return of the Dead and Other Ballads', suggests that the book is a collection of romantic ballads, which is a genre of poetry or song that tells a story in short stanzas.
- Folklore — The author, George Borrow, was known for his works on folklore, which is the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
- Fantasy — The title of the book, 'The Return of the Dead', suggests that the book may contain elements of fantasy, which is a genre of fiction that often involves supernatural elements and magical creatures.
- Historical Fiction — George Borrow was known for his works on historical fiction, which is a genre of fiction that is set in a time period in the past and often incorporates real historical events and people.
Tags
ballads · poetry · literature · 19th century · romanticism · folklore · supernatural · death · mythology · narrative · cultural heritage · English literature
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Return of the Dead
- Chapter 2: The Transformed Damsel
- Chapter 3: The Forced Consent
- Chapter 4: Ingeborg's Disguise
- Chapter 5: Song