Relics Of Ancient English Poetry V1: Consisting Of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs, And Other Pieces Of Our Earlier Poets, Together With Some Few Of Later D (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165733781)

Relics of Ancient English Poetry Volume 1 is a collection of old heroic ballads, songs, and other pieces of earlier poets from England. Compiled and edited by Thomas Percy, this book is a treasure trove of English literary history. It contains a variety of poems and ballads that were once popular in England but had fallen out of circulation by the time of the book's publication in 1858. The book is divided into sections, each containing a different type of poem or ballad. The first section focuses on old heroic ballads, which were stories of knights and warriors who fought for honor and glory. The second section contains songs, which were popular tunes sung by the common people of England. The third section includes other pieces of earlier poets, such as sonnets and elegies. Finally, the book concludes with a few poems of later date. The language used in the book is archaic and may be difficult for modern readers to understand, but the stories and themes are timeless and still resonate with readers today. Overall, Relics of Ancient English Poetry Volume 1 is a fascinating glimpse into the literary history of England and a must-read for anyone interested in English literature.With Memoir And Critical Dissertation. In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Percy
ISBN-10: 1165733781
ISBN-13: 9781165733781
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 386
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d