Alf the Freebooter, Little Danneved and Swayne Trost, and Other Ballads is a collection of ballads written by Thomas James Wise. The book contains a selection of ballads from the British Isles, including some of the most popular and well-known ballads of the time. The ballads are presented in their original form, with some minor changes to make them more accessible to modern readers. The book also includes a brief introduction to the history and development of the ballad form, as well as a selection of notes and commentary on the individual ballads. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the ballad form, as well as for those who simply enjoy reading traditional ballads.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Ballad, Folklore, Fantasy · 6 chapters