<p>In 'A Collection of Ballads,' Andrew Lang resurrects the arcane artistry of traditional narrative verse, curating a compendium that is as much a tapestry of cultural folklore as it is a literary treasure. The anthology showcases the rhythmic, oral tradition of storytelling?a style deeply embedded in human history and predicated on the profound human penchant for rhythm and melody in narratives. Lang's compilation is a testament to the enduring...