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Spoken Literature of Early English Ballads: Read by Kathleen Danson Read

Kathleen Danson Read
Spoken Literature of Early English Ballads: Read by Kathleen Danson Read English actress Kathleen Danson Read reads a collection of spoken-word English ballads, originally compiled by Francis James Child in the mid-19th century. Among the ballads is the retelling of the life of the British folklore legend Robin Hood and his “Golden Prize.” The traditional Scottish ballad of “Bonny Barbara Allen,” adapted by many English, Scottish, and American musicians, is also retold by Ms. Read. Transcripts for all tracks are included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

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The Three Ravens (Child 26) Kathleen Danson Read 02:17
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Lord Randall (Child No. 12) Kathleen Danson Read 03:05
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Robin Hood's Golden Prize (Child No. 147) Kathleen Danson Read 04:13
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Bonny Barbara Allen (Child No. 84) Kathleen Danson Read 01:59
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Chevy Chase or The Hunting of the Cheviot (Child No. 162) Kathleen Danson Read 09:54
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Sweet William's Ghost (Child No. 74) Kathleen Danson Read 03:31
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The Wife of Usher's Well (Child No. 79) Kathleen Danson Read 02:57
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The Unquiet Grave (Child No. 78) Kathleen Danson Read 01:42
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Lady Isabel and the Elf-Knight (Child No. 5) Kathleen Danson Read 02:05
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Our Goodman (Child No. 274) Kathleen Danson Read 04:36
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Get Up and Bar the Door (Child No 275) Kathleen Danson Read 02:01
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The Farmer's Curst Wife (Child No. 278) Kathleen Danson Read 02:12
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St. Stephen and Herod (Child No. 22) Kathleen Danson Read 02:11