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British Ballad, The Child of Elle
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British Ballad, The Child of Elle
THE CHILD OF ELLE. Popular British Ballad, obtained and expanded by Thomas Percy (1729-1811)
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The Child of Elle,
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a popular British ballad, is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural intervention that has been passed down through generations. This haunting image depicts a scene from the ballad, with Thomas Percy, a renowned historical figure and scholar, pen in hand, intently studying an old parchment. The parchment, illuminated by the soft glow of a candle, reveals the lyrics of the ballad, which Percy was instrumental in obtaining and expanding. The ballad tells the story of a young woman named Elle, who is pregnant with the child of a nobleman. Desperate to protect her honor and the future of her unborn child, Elle seeks the help of a wise woman, who advises her to leave her child in the care of a cunning man named Oswald. Elle agrees, and Oswald raises the child as his own, eventually becoming a wealthy and powerful lord. Years later, the child, now grown, sets out to seek his true identity and avenge his mother's dishonor. With the help of a fairy, he discovers the truth about his past and confronts Oswald. In a dramatic and supernatural showdown, the truth is revealed, and justice is served. Thomas Percy's collection of British ballads, including "The Child of Elle," was published in 1765 and became a significant contribution to the study of folklore and literature in England. This image captures the essence of the ballad, with its themes of love, honor, and the supernatural, and the important role that Percy played in preserving these stories for future generations.
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