First published in 1920, this book contains a series of English verse translations of Danish ballads. As far as possible, the metrical variations of original Danish versions are reproduced and literal accuracy is privileged over poetic effect. Inclusions are divided into the following sections: 'Historical Ballads'; 'Legendary Ballads'; 'Ballads of Magic'; 'Miscellaneous Ballads'. A historical introduction by the translator is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Danish literature and the ballad form.
First published in 1920, this book contains a series of English verse translations of Danish ballads. As far as possible, the metrical variations of original Danish versions are reproduced and literal accuracy is privileged over poetic effect. Inclusions are divided into the following sections: 'Historical Ballads'; 'Legendary Ballads'; 'Ballads of Magic'; 'Miscellaneous Ballads'. A historical introduction by the translator is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Danish literature and the ballad form.
Introduction Part I. Historical Ballads: 1. Valdemar and Tove (A) 2. Valdemar and Tove (B) 3. Queen Dagmar's bridal 4. Queen Dagmar's death 5. Queen Bengerd 6. The king-slaying in Finderup 7. Marsk Stig and his lady 8. The long ballad of Marsk Stig (extract) 9. Niels Ebbeson Part II. Legendary Ballads: 10. Havbor and Signelil 11. Ebbe Skamelson 12. Oh, seventy-seven twice told were they 13. Holger Danske and Stout Didrik Part III. Ballads of Magic: 14. Young Svejdal 15. Thord of Hafsgaard 16. The avenging sword 17. The elfin shaft 18. The knavish merman 19. Agnes and the merman 20. The enchanted maiden Part IV. Miscellaneous Ballads: 21. Torben's daughter 22. The maiden at the thing 23. The game of dice 24. King Erik and the scornful maid 25. The maiden's morning dream 26. Sir Karel's lyke-wake 27. Aage and Else 28. Lovel and John 29. Tyge Hermandsson.
Introduction Part I. Historical Ballads: 1. Valdemar and Tove (A) 2. Valdemar and Tove (B) 3. Queen Dagmar's bridal 4. Queen Dagmar's death 5. Queen Bengerd 6. The king-slaying in Finderup 7. Marsk Stig and his lady 8. The long ballad of Marsk Stig (extract) 9. Niels Ebbeson Part II. Legendary Ballads: 10. Havbor and Signelil 11. Ebbe Skamelson 12. Oh, seventy-seven twice told were they 13. Holger Danske and Stout Didrik Part III. Ballads of Magic: 14. Young Svejdal 15. Thord of Hafsgaard 16. The avenging sword 17. The elfin shaft 18. The knavish merman 19. Agnes and the merman 20. The enchanted maiden Part IV. Miscellaneous Ballads: 21. Torben's daughter 22. The maiden at the thing 23. The game of dice 24. King Erik and the scornful maid 25. The maiden's morning dream 26. Sir Karel's lyke-wake 27. Aage and Else 28. Lovel and John 29. Tyge Hermandsson.
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