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Side 4
Whether in the simplicity of the ballad , or the pathos of the song , I can only hope
to please myself in being allowed at least a sprinkling of our native tongue .
English verses , particularly the works of Scotsmen , that have merit , are certainly
...
Whether in the simplicity of the ballad , or the pathos of the song , I can only hope
to please myself in being allowed at least a sprinkling of our native tongue .
English verses , particularly the works of Scotsmen , that have merit , are certainly
...
Side 7
The humorous ballad , or pathetic complaint , is best suited to our artless
melodies ; and more interesting indeed in all songs than the most pointed wit ;
dazzling descriptions , and flowery fancies . With these trite observations , I send
you ...
The humorous ballad , or pathetic complaint , is best suited to our artless
melodies ; and more interesting indeed in all songs than the most pointed wit ;
dazzling descriptions , and flowery fancies . With these trite observations , I send
you ...
Side 10
Your observation as to the aptitude of Dr . Percy ' s ballad to the air , Nanie 0 , is
just . It is besides , perhaps , the most beautiful ballad in the English language .
But let me remark to you , that in the sentiment and stile of our Scottish airs , there
...
Your observation as to the aptitude of Dr . Percy ' s ballad to the air , Nanie 0 , is
just . It is besides , perhaps , the most beautiful ballad in the English language .
But let me remark to you , that in the sentiment and stile of our Scottish airs , there
...
Side 25
... And my daddie has nought but a cot - house and yard ; A wooer like me
maunna hope to come speed , The wounds I must hide that will soon be my dead
, The * The two first lines are taken from an old ballad - the rest is wholly original .
... And my daddie has nought but a cot - house and yard ; A wooer like me
maunna hope to come speed , The wounds I must hide that will soon be my dead
, The * The two first lines are taken from an old ballad - the rest is wholly original .
Side 28
Duncan Gray is that kind of light - horse gallop of an air , which precludes
sentiment . The ludicrous is its ruling feature . No . * This has nothing in common
with the old licentious ballad of Duncan Gray , but the first line , and part of the
third ...
Duncan Gray is that kind of light - horse gallop of an air , which precludes
sentiment . The ludicrous is its ruling feature . No . * This has nothing in common
with the old licentious ballad of Duncan Gray , but the first line , and part of the
third ...
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