Record #:

35905

Author(s):

Kelley, Charles Greg

Abstract:

Folk ballads have been a significant influence on British literary poetry. Thomas Hardy, a prolific literary balladist, was influenced by contemporary literary movements, but he also incorporated into his art qualities remembered from folk music and song encountered in his youth.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 37 Issue 2, Summer-Fall 1990, p97-109 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ballads; Poetry--Authorship; Folk music