MURDER BALLADS: ILLUSTRATED LYRICS & LORE - HARDCOVER - BOOK
In this unique, illustrated collection,Ā Literary WitchesĀ co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original illustrations.
Murder BalladsĀ is a guide to the origins and cultural impact of murder ballads as a music genre, covering its roots in patriarchal violence and white supremacy, as well as its contemporary relationship to true crime.
From āDelia's Goneā to āThe Death of Queen Jane,ā each of twenty carefully chosen ballads is accompanied by one of Horanās beautifully macabre illustrations and a thoroughly researched reflection on the song's history and evolution. At the back of the book, readers can browse a list of essential recordings for each ballad.
Mysterious and alluring as the songs themselves,Ā Murder BalladsĀ will delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.
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In this unique, illustrated collection,Ā Literary WitchesĀ co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original illustrations.
Murder BalladsĀ is a guide to the origins and cultural impact of murder ballads as a music genre, covering its roots in patriarchal violence and white supremacy, as well as its contemporary relationship to true crime.
From āDelia's Goneā to āThe Death of Queen Jane,ā each of twenty carefully chosen ballads is accompanied by one of Horanās beautifully macabre illustrations and a thoroughly researched reflection on the song's history and evolution. At the back of the book, readers can browse a list of essential recordings for each ballad.
Mysterious and alluring as the songs themselves,Ā Murder BalladsĀ will delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.
