The Viking book of folk ballads of the English-speaking world
Albert B. Friedman (Editor)
Grouped according to type. Melodies are included in many cases and an extensive discography is included
Narrative poetry
xxxv, 473 pages ; 22 cm
611217
Ballads of the supernatural
Religious ballads
Romantic tragedies
Love and sentiment
Pastourelles
Domestic tragedies
Tabloid crimes
Criminals' goodnights
Ballads of the Scottish border
Historical ballads
Accidents and disasters
Outlaws, pirates, badmen, and heroes
Songs of the forecastle and lumber shanty
Cowboy and frontier ballads
Humor
Includes unacc. melodies