Ballades & Rhymes from Ballades in Blue China and Rhymes a la Mode

Name: Ballades & Rhymes from Ballades in Blue China and Rhymes a la Mode
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

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About This Book

This varied collection gathers lyric and narrative poems written in and after medieval and classical forms, chiefly ballades and short rhymes, with some translations and imitations of older verse. The pieces move between playful satire and quiet melancholy, often celebrating books, collectors, and the pleasures of reading while meditating on loss, vanished places, seasonal change, love, and small domestic or travel scenes. Formal variety is prominent—villanelles, dizains, envoy-styled closings—and recurring motifs include antiquarian curiosities, literary reminiscence, and gentle mockery of fashions and follies, all framed by a fond, antiquarian tone and careful metrical control.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.