Early Scottish Ballads: With Essay On Scottish Ballad Literature (1864)

""Early Scottish Ballads: With Essay On Scottish Ballad Literature"" is a book written by William Motherwell and published in 1864. The book is a collection of Scottish ballads that were popular during the medieval period. The ballads are presented in their original form, with some minor adjustments made to the language to make them more understandable to modern readers. In addition to the ballads, the book also features an essay by Motherwell on Scottish ballad literature. In this essay, he discusses the origins of Scottish ballads, their themes, and their significance in Scottish culture. He also explores the various forms of Scottish ballads, including those that are sung and those that are recited. Overall, ""Early Scottish Ballads: With Essay On Scottish Ballad Literature"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish culture and history. It provides a glimpse into the rich tradition of Scottish ballads and offers insights into their importance in Scottish folklore and literature.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.