| Author |
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Title |
The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Romantic Scottish Ballads: Their Epoch and Authorship" by Robert Chambers is a scholarly analysis and historical inquiry into the traditional ballad literature of Scotland. Written during the mid-19th century, the book falls into the category of literary criticism and analysis, examining the origins and authorship of these romantic ballads that capture the cultural and social essence of Scotland. The likely topic centers around the exploration of the authenticity, age, and authorship of various well-known Scottish ballads, considering their significance in Scottish literary heritage. In this work, Chambers investigates the origins and historical context of several Scottish ballads, challenging the notion that many are as ancient as they have been claimed. He highlights key ballads like "Hardyknute," "Sir Patrick Spence," and "Gil Morrice," suggesting that they might be the product of a single modern author's imagination, particularly that of Lady Wardlaw. Through textual analysis and comparisons, he asserts that these ballads reflect a stylized form of romantic poetry that diverges from traditional folk compositions. Chambers ultimately advocates for a re-evaluation of the origins of these literary treasures, attributing their distinct qualities to a sophisticated literary mind rather than the rustic origins often associated with ballads in general. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35602 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 14, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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