Yugoslav Popular Ballads
Their Origin and Development

Originally published in 1932, this book was created with the aim of widening interest in the popular ballads of the Yugoslav region.

Dragutin Subotic (Author)

9781107437760, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 October 2014

308 pages
20.4 x 12.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.3 kg

Originally published in 1932, this book was created with the aim of widening the interest of British people in the popular ballads of the Yugoslav region. A broad-ranging account is provided, encompassing translations into other languages and comparisons with the ballads of different nations. A bibliography and illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the poetry of the Yugoslav region and literary criticism.

Preface
Introduction
Part I: 1. Yugoslav traditional poetry
2. The heroic songs on Kosovo
3. Relationships to English and Scottish popular ballads
4. Origin and age
Conclusion
Part II: 5. Yugoslav traditional poetry in German literature
6. Yugoslav traditional poetry in French literature
7. Yugoslav traditional poetry in English literature
Books consulted
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]