Modern Street Ballads (1888)

Modern Street Ballads is a collection of popular ballads from the late 19th century, compiled by John Ashton and originally published in 1888. The book features a wide range of ballads, from humorous and satirical to sentimental and tragic, that were sung in the streets and taverns of England at the time. The ballads cover a variety of subjects, including politics, crime, love, and social issues, and are accompanied by historical notes and illustrations. This collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the popular culture and social history of Victorian England, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional ballads and folk music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.