Medieval+Ballads

=Ballad defined:= = =

A narrative poem, with the following characteristics
Simple language Tells a story Abrupt beginning Usually tragic theme Refrain--repeated several times

=Examples:= "Chevy Chase" "The Elfin Knights" "Lord Randal" Robin Hood ballads =Sources:=

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Friedman, Albert B. __The Viking book of folk ballads of the English-speaking world__. New York : Viking Press, 1956. Print. =====