The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, 5 Volume Set

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Summary: A Rich Heritage
Review: These volumes contain a fantastic collection of ballads from English and Scottish folklore. All the old favorites, such as King Arthur and Robin Hood, as well as some lesser known but wonderful tales are included. These books belong on the shelves of anyone interested in some of the unvarnished darker folklore of past centuries, alongside such works as Grimm's (original, complete) fairy tales, the fantasy works of Neil Gaiman, Peter S. Beagle, Susanna Clarke, or DiTerlizzi and Black's Spiderwick books. If you ever wondered about the folkloric sources behind some of the modern dark fantasy works, read these volumes.