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Dark, dramatic ballads about city life and the costs of desire – a vivid Victorian collection that shines a light on love, ruin, and redemption in a bustling world. From street songs to tragic legends, these verse narratives pull back the curtain on human folly and steadfast courage amidst hardship.
This edition presents the full collection of Ballads of Babylon, including stark studies of fame, sin, and the heartbreak of ordinary lives. Readers will encounter stories and poems that mix social observation with mythic echoes, all told in accessible, dramatic verse.
- Dramatic vignettes like Fallen by the Way and The Earl’s Daughter reveal toil, temptation, and consequences in vivid scenes.
- Prose and verse mingled with songs of the street, the theatre, and the counting house, all rooted in late 19th‑century London life.
- Standalone tales of character and fate, from Ostler Joe to other striking figures, told with clear, direct language.
- A windows‑into‑the‑age mix of moral reflection, social critique, and haunting lyricism.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical ballads, urban legends, and character‑driven verse that probes the price of dreams.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book of ballads draws from the vibrant tapestry of London's criminal underworld and its denizens. Set against the backdrop of Victorian Babylon, these tales of love, loss, and redemption illuminate the harsh realities of life for those on the fringes of society. The author weaves together a chorus of diverse voices, from the condemned murderer to the starving outcast. Each ballad serves as a microcosm of the struggles and sorrows that defined the lives of London's urban poor, exploring themes of poverty, crime, and injustice. Through these verses, the book offers a poignant exploration of the human condition, revealing the complexities and contradictions that lurk beneath the veneer of a bustling metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330477588_0
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Ballads of Babylon Classic Reprint
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Ballads of Babylon Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330477588
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