Percy's Relics Of Ancient English Poetry V2 (1906)

Percy's Relics of Ancient English Poetry V2 is a book that was originally published in 1765 by Thomas Percy, an English bishop and scholar. This 1906 edition is a revised and expanded version of the original book, which is a collection of ballads, songs, and poems from medieval and early modern England.The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different type of poetry. The first part contains historical ballads, which tell stories about important events and figures from English history. The second part includes romantic ballads, which are love stories often set in a supernatural or magical world. The third part features songs and poems about Robin Hood and other outlaws, while the fourth part contains miscellaneous ballads and songs.The poems and songs in Percy's Relics of Ancient English Poetry V2 are written in a variety of styles and dialects, including Middle English and Scots. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary culture of medieval and early modern England, and is an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and history.Overall, Percy's Relics of Ancient English Poetry V2 is a valuable and comprehensive collection of medieval and early modern English poetry, offering readers a window into a rich and vibrant literary tradition that continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.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.