Publisher's Synopsis
Ballad Criticism in Scandinavia and Great Britain During the Eighteenth Century is a scholarly work by Sigurd Bernhard Hustvedt, originally published in 1916. The book explores the history and development of ballad criticism in Scandinavia and Great Britain during the eighteenth century. Hustvedt's research delves into the various theories and interpretations of ballads during this time period, examining the works of notable critics such as Thomas Percy, James Macpherson, and Johan Henrik Kellgren. The book also includes analyses of specific ballads, including those from the popular collection, The Percy Folio. Through his study, Hustvedt highlights the cultural significance and enduring appeal of ballads, and how they were used as a means of preserving and interpreting national identity and history. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of literature, folklore, and cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
