Hispanic Balladry Today
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\ BooknewsThe ballad tradition that flourished in 15th to 17th century Spain and Portugal has continued to influence writers, but is now dying out. Folklorists contribute 10 essays surveying and assessing the present state of the genre in Iberia, in the New World, and among Sephardic Jews. Deals with the process of collecting material as well as studying specific works, distribution, and the role of oral tradition. Set in a marvelous old typeface. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
