National And Historical Ballads, Songs, And Poems (1869) - Thomas Osborne Davis - Bog

National and Historical Ballads, Songs, and Poems is a collection of poems and ballads compiled by Thomas Osborne Davis and published in 1869. Davis was an Irish poet, journalist, and political activist who played a key role in the Irish nationalist movement in the mid-19th century. The book features a wide range of works, including traditional ballads, songs, and poems from Ireland, Scotland, and England, as well as original works by Davis and other contemporary poets. The themes of the collection are largely focused on Irish history, culture, and politics, with many of the works celebrating Irish heroes and legends. The book also includes a brief introduction by Davis, in which he discusses the importance of preserving and promoting traditional Irish poetry and song. Overall, National and Historical Ballads, Songs, and Poems is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland and its people.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.