Cover of Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2 (of 4) by R. Brimley Johnson

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Popular British Ballads, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2 (of 4)

by R. Brimley Johnson

Level C1 · AdvancedPoetry81 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
81 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Step into a realm where ancient ballads weave tales of love, mystery, and enchantment—from True Thomas’s fateful journey to Elfland to the haunting lament of the Bonny Hind. Experience the voices of old Britain brought vividly to life.

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Contents

81 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02THOMAS THE RHYMER
03THE BONNY HIND
04KING HENRY
05WILLY'S LADY
06THE DÆMON LOVER
07THE WIFE OF USHER'S WELL
08CLERK SAUNDERS
09LORD DONALD
10FINE FLOWERS IN THE VALLEY
11YOUNG HUNTING
12THE TWA CORBIES

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