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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of English popular ballads, revealing their rich history, structure, and unique storytelling techniques. The author expertly guides readers through a comprehensive analysis of these traditional narratives, exploring their origins in oral storytelling and their evolution into a distinct literary form. The book examines the diverse themes found in ballads, including love, death, and the supernatural, and explores how these themes are expressed through the use of vivid imagery, repetitive language, and dramatic dialogue. The author compares and contrasts the ballad with more sophisticated forms of poetry, highlighting the simple but powerful beauty of these folk narratives. By analyzing the ballads' structure, the author reveals the underlying principles of ballad storytelling, demonstrating how their unique conventions contribute to their enduring appeal. The bookââ â¢s insightful analysis offers a valuable lens through which to understand the rich cultural heritage of the English ballad and its enduring impact on literary history. 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 9781527818408_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527818408
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527818408
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)