A Pepysian Garland: Black-Letter Broadside Ballads Of The Years 1595-1639, Chiefly From The Collection Of Samuel Pepys (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789354178122)

Step into the vibrant world of early modern England, where the rhythms of street life and the pulse of popular sentiment were captured in song. A Pepysian Garland gathers a rare anthology of black-letter broadside ballads from the years 1595 to 1639, offering a vivid window into the Tudor-Stuart era. Here, the voices of ordinary people-echoing through English folk songs and historical poetry-speak directly to us, their joys, sorrows, and wit preserved in print. This landmark historical ballad collection, curated chiefly from the legendary Samuel Pepys collection, brings together treasures once sung in marketplaces and taverns. Each ballad is a living fragment of 17th century literature, revealing the hopes, anxieties, and humour of a nation in transformation. Hyder Edward Rollins's careful scholarship provides invaluable context, making these works accessible for literature scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the Renaissance literature study. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. More than a broadside ballad anthology, A Pepysian Garland is both a collector's gem and a cultural treasure, inviting you to rediscover the enduring legacy of English popular song and storytelling.

Author: Hyder Edward Rollins
ISBN-10: 935417812X
ISBN-13: 9789354178122
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2020
Pages: 524
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d