A Pepysian Garland: Black-Letter Broadside Ballads of the Years 1595–1639 Chiefly from the Collection of Samuel Pepys - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107607752 ISBN 13: 9781107607750

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Originally published in 1922, this book provides a selection of broadside ballads taken from the collection of Samuel Pepys. The ballads are largely taken from the first volume of the Pepys collection, covering the years 1595 to 1639, with a small number of ballads from other collections also contained. Ballads are each given a separate introduction with information on bibliography, indication of where a tune can be found, dates and general provenance. Additional material includes illustrative figures and a glossarial index. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the English ballad tradition and the Pepys Library.

About this title

Book Description:

Originally published in 1922, this book provides a selection of broadside ballads taken from the collection of Samuel Pepys. The ballads are largely taken from the first volume of the Pepys collection, covering the years 1595 to 1639, with a small number of ballads from other collections also contained.

About the Author:

Reader KENNETH BRANAGH has directed and acted in films including "Love s Labour s Lost, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing", and "Henry V". He founded the Renaissance Theatre Company and has also starred in award-winning productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1107607752
• ISBN 13: 9781107607750
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 526
• Editor: Rollins Hyder E.