The Medieval Popular Ballad

This seminal work on the popular ballads of medieval Europe remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of folk music. Steenstrup's meticulous scholarship sheds light on the origins, themes, and performance traditions of these beloved songs, offering a glimpse into a rich and vibrant cultural world that continues to captivate listeners to this day. Scholars of literature, history, and musicology will find much to admire in this groundbreaking study.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.