The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #157044   Message #3704564
Posted By: Richie
27-Apr-15 - 12:13 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Barbara Allen
Subject: RE: Origins: Barbara Allen
Hi,

It will be noted now that all the main early "print" versions (Allingham published a hybrid version which we will look at later along with several other broadsides from the British Isles) have been posted as well as one (Child C- Motherwell) traditional version.

The "rose-brier" ending is not present and can be considered a traditional addition.

The "warning" ending (English version similar to Child B) given by Percy in 1765, may or may not be traditional - depending on Percy's source(s) for his addition. It's only found in a few versions- see Barry A for one.

Richie