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2 days ago · Often synonymous with love songs, ballads typically combine stories with music—making for some of the most poetic songs to date. From traditional ballads of old to today's hottest pop ballads, these narratives set to music span a broad range of genres.
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5 days ago · A ballad is a type of storytelling song or poem which has been popular throughout history in many cultures. It was originally used to communicate stories and messages in musical form, often to entertain. In modern times, it has become a popular form of poetry, typically written in a four-line stanza or quatrain, with a mildly rhythmic meter.
Apr 19, 2024 · William Wordsworth, English poet who was a central figure in the English Romantic revolution in poetry. He was especially known for Lyrical Ballads (1798), which he wrote with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Learn more about Wordsworth’s life and career, including his other notable books.
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3 days ago · Ganev has written a book which is explicitly about popular ballads in 18th-century England (which she defines as about 1700 to 1830). The first chapter seeks to clarify what popular ballads are and answer the question what they can tell the historian.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Toby Keith’s song “Ballad Of Balad” from his album “American Ride” is one such song that not only reflects the reality of war but also tells a story of sacrifice and unexpected experiences. In the song’s verses, Toby Keith shares his personal journey of leaving school in the 10th grade and becoming an army recruit.
Apr 24, 2024 · Robin Hood, legendary outlaw hero of a series of English ballads, some of which date from at least as early as the 14th century. Many of the tales about him show him and his companions robbing and killing representatives of authority and giving the gains to the poor.
Apr 23, 2024 · Bobbie Gentry’s classic folk song, “Ode to Billie Joe,” is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that explores the tragic events that led to the suicide of a young man named Billie Joe.
