Bøker av Joseph Ritson

Step into the world of ancient popular poetry with this collection of ballads, songs, and poems from medieval England. Containing many works that were previously unpublished, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives, customs, and beliefs of the people of the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a collection of ancient English songs and ballads from the reign of King Henry the Second up to the end of the seventeenth century. The authors offer historical context and analysis of the poems, illuminating the cultural and social context in which they arose. This book is a must-read for fans of classic English literature and poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a critical examination of the life of King Arthur, based on ancient texts and historical records. The author explores the legends and myths surrounding Arthur, and compares them to historical sources in an attempt to separate fact from fiction. He also examines the social and political context of Arthur's time and the ways in which his story has been adapted and reinterpreted over the centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The book, Robin Hood; A Collection Of All The Ancient Poems, Songs, And Ballads, Now Extant Relative To That Celebrated English Outlaw ; To Which Are Prefixed Historical Anecdotes Of His Life (Volume Ii) , has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.