The Oxford Book of Ballads

Name: The Oxford Book of Ballads
Author: Arthur Quiller-Couch

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Yes — read The Oxford Book of Ballads by Arthur Quiller-Couch in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 182 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Dive into a rich collection of ballads that journey from magic and romance to history and legend, capturing the enduring allure and evolution of this timeless poetic form across centuries. Explore tales of supernatural courts, heroic deeds, and folk heroes like Robin Hood, artfully arranged to reveal the ballad’s rise and decline.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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