Story-Telling Ballads Selected and Arranged for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Boys' and Girls' Own Reading

A lively anthology of seventy‑seven narrative ballads invites young listeners into a world of daring knights, enchanted mermaids, clever witches, and daring border‑raiders. The verses capture the rhythm of ancient minstrels, ranging from bold heroic deeds to tender romances, all presented in language that stays true to the originals while remaining accessible to modern ears. With a glossary and helpful indexes, the collection also serves as a gentle introduction to early English poetry and its musical roots.

Designed for classroom storytelling, family reading hours, or personal enjoyment, each ballad bursts with the energy of youth—joyful, fierce, and often bittersweet. Listeners will find themselves swept up in the pulse of medieval fairs, haunted forests, and sea‑borne adventures, discovering timeless themes of bravery, loyalty, and wonder. The anthology offers both entertainment and a glimpse into the cultural heritage that shaped generations of storytellers.