<p>In 'Ballades & Rhymes from Ballades in Blue China and Rhymes a la Mode,' Andrew Lang reveals the full extent of his poetical gifts, with works steeped in the romantic and imaginative traditions of the 19th century. His ballades resonate with lyrical intensity and a melancholic wit, while deftly employing intricate rhyme schemes and refrain. Set against the broader backdrop of Victorian literature, where the ballade form enjoyed a revival, his ...