English Folk Ballads. By Julia Zemtsova The student of the 9 th Form School 629 The teacher : Baeva Marina Leonidovna. The beginning of literature. One of the first form of literature is known as folk lyrics. It’s a ballad. A ballad is a form of verses. Spreading. The British Isles. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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By Julia ZemtsovaThe student of the 9th FormSchool 629The
teacher: Baeva Marina LeonidovnaEnglish Folk BalladsThe beginning
of literatureOne of the first form of literature is known as folk
lyrics. Its a ballad.A ballad is a form of verses.
Spreading
The British IslesRobin HoodRobin Hood is an heroic outlaw in
English folklore, a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Since the
beginning of the 19th century he has become known for "robbing from
the rich and giving to the poor. Traditionally, Robin Hood and his
men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes.
King ArthurKing Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late
5th and early 6th centuries, who led the defense of Britain against
Saxon invaders in the early 6th century.
The Round Table-a symbol of equalityEveryone who sits there has
equal status.
Historical importance of the balladsTo play a significant role
in the poetic genreTo save some historic events before writingTo be
told and retold to people and by peopleTo have a very unique poetic
styleTo be the method the villagers got their news about goings on
in the kingdoms of the known world Paintings
