Yugoslav Popular Ballads Their Origin and Development [Paperback]

Originally published in 1932, this book was created with the aim of widening interest in the popular ballads of the Yugoslav region.Originally published in 1932, this book was created with the aim of widening the interest of British people in the popular ballads of the Yugoslav region. A broad-ranging account is provided, encompassing translations into other languages and comparisons with the ballads of different nations. A bibliography and illustrative figures are also included.Originally published in 1932, this book was created with the aim of widening the interest of British people in the popular ballads of the Yugoslav region. A broad-ranging account is provided, encompassing translations into other languages and comparisons with the ballads of different nations. A bibliography and illustrative figures are also included.Originally published in 1932, this book was created with the aim of widening the interest of British people in the popular ballads of the Yugoslav region. A broad-ranging account is provided, encompassing translations into other languages and comparisons with the ballads of different nations. A bibliography and illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the poetry of the Yugoslav region and literary criticism.Preface; Introduction; Part I: 1. Yugoslav traditional poetry; 2. The heroic songs on Kosovo; 3. Relationships to English and Scottish popular ballads; 4. Origin and age; Conclusion; Part II: 5. Yugoslav traditional poetry in German literature; 6. Yugoslav traditional poetry in French literature; 7. Yugoslav traditional poetry in English literature; Books consulted; Index.