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Posted By: Peter Brice
17-Nov-02 - 08:38 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: King Alfred and the Shepherd
Subject: Lyr Req: King Alfred and the Shepherd
This ballad appears (I believe) in the book "A Collection of Old Ballads" published in 1723 (possibly collected by the poet Ambrose Phillips) and is probably the foundation for later masques bearing the name "Alfred" (notably that of Thomas Arne). The ballad, itself, yet eludes me. If anyone knows it, I would be most appreciative.