Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children by Mary Macgregor
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Macgregor, Mary
English
"Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Macgregor is a collection of traditional tales derived from folklore and balladry, likely written in the early 20th century. The stories are designed to captivate and entertain children, presenting themes of love, adventure, and magic through richly imagined narratives featuring characters li...
the role of minstrels in the past who traveled across the land sharing stories of love and conflict. The opening section features the tale of "The Young Tamlane," where a young boy named Tamlane is taken by the Queen of Fairies and later encounters Janet, a maiden whose strong will leads her to seek him out. This enchanting beginning sets the tone for a series of captivating stories that explore familiar themes from folklore, promising adventures filled with magic and moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Ashley Thomas
3 months agoBefore I started my latest project, I read this and the emphasis on ethics and sustainability within the topic is commendable. It’s hard to find this much value in a single source these days.
Donald Gonzalez
10 months agoGreat value and very well written.