Old Ballads

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Old Ballads

by Various Authors

EN·~50 minutes·49 chapters

Chapters

49 total

OLD BALLADS

0:02

JOHN EYRE R.B.A._ - COME, LASSES AND LADS.

1:10

COMING THRO' THE RYE.

0:30

CHERRY-RIPE.

0:16

ANNIE LAURIE.

0:44

ROBIN ADAIR.

0:36

MOLLY BAWN.

0:50

GO, HAPPY ROSE!

0:31

THE ANCHOR'S WEIGH'D.

0:44

ALICE GRAY.

0:47

Description

Step into a lively gathering of folk verses that capture the heartbeats of village celebrations, secret romances, and wistful goodbyes. The poems echo the rhythmic call of maypoles, the rustle of rye fields, and the soft murmur of riverside meetings. Each piece feels like a friend humming a timeless tune.

Among the songs, lovers exchange shy promises beneath moonlit skies, while mischievous youths compete in playful dances that end in laughter and gentle teasing. The verses blend simple language with vivid imagery, letting listeners picture bustling fairs, fragrant orchards, and the quiet ache of longing. A recurring thread is the bittersweet balance between joy and farewell.

Listening to this collection feels like strolling through an old village square, where each stanza is a familiar face greeting you with a smile or a sigh. The ballads preserve the charm of oral tradition while inviting modern ears to share in their simple, heartfelt storytelling. It’s an intimate portrait of love, loss, and merriment that resonates long after the last line fades.

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Language

en

Duration

~50 minutes (48K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Feb 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from multiple voices, backgrounds, and eras, offering a rich mix of styles and perspectives in one place.

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