Smith, C.C.

Spanish Ballads (BCP Spanish Texts)

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ISBN 13:
9781853994456
author:
Smith, C.C.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bristol Classical Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2001
Pages:
224
Genre:
Literary studies: 16th to 18th centuries
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£28.28

Description

The Spanish Ballad is a collection of 70 ballads from 16th-century printed sources. These ballads were polished for printing by poets, musicians and editors to meet the tastes of the time. This volume provides a general introduction, notes about each group, and others on origins, background, variants, modern oral versions, English translations, and difficult terms. Each ballad is accompanied by an English translation, notes, and vocabulary, making it accessible to readers who want to explore this traditional form of Spanish music. The book is part of the Bristol Classical Press Spanish Texts series, designed for students studying A-Level or undergraduate Spanish language courses. With its comprehensive introduction and supporting materials, this volume offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in Spanish ballads and their cultural context.

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