The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #157044 Message #3704884
Posted By: Richie
28-Apr-15 - 12:01 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Barbara Allen
Subject: RE: Origins: Barbara Allen
TY Jim,
Do you have any information regarding Irish versions, I know the reference by Goldsmith (mid 1700s) and Joyce (c 1883) gives only a scant two lines?
It's been postulated by Barry (1934 BFSSNE) and others (through Irish versions collected in the US) that blood letting and gifts are usually present in Irish versions. Do you agree? Are there other identifying characteristics?
Do you have any Irish Travellers texts you can contribute? Are there any lists of Irish versions?