Ban and Arriere Ban: A Rally of Fugitive Rhymes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ban and Arrière Ban: A Rally of Fugitive Rhymes" by Andrew Lang is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the late 19th century. This book showcases a diverse array of themes, reflecting Lang's literary prowess in rhyme and verse. The collection touches on subjects like romance, nostalgia, and Scottish history, presenting a tapestry of reflections that span both personal emotions and broader cultural narratives. The poems in this collection are characterized by their lyrical beauty and depth, exploring topics such as historical figures like Jeanne d'Arc and Prince Charles, while also delving into personal musings on love and loss. Lang's verses often evoke a sense of longing and reminiscence, blending historical references with personal reflections. Some poems adopt a playful tone, while others reveal a contemplative nature, as seen in pieces like "Ballade of Yule" and "The Philosophist." Overall, "Ban and Arrière Ban" captures a nostalgic essence, inviting readers to reflect on the interplay between past and present through a rich tapestry of rhymes and rhythms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Dedication

A Scot to Jeanne d'Arc

How they held the Bass for King James

Three portraits of Prince Charles

From Omar Khayyam

Aesop

Les Roses de Sadi

The Haunted Tower

Boat-song

Lost Love

The Promise of Helen

The R

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1894 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 1999-08-01