balladist

Example Sentences

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This balladist of the Middle West, whose books sell millions of copies, is as representative of the great sentimentality of America, as the Ford car is of our thrift.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the balladist carries everything before him by the verve and good humour and pawky wit of his song.

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John

In the former, the balladist treats, with dramatic fire and fine insight into the springs of action, the theme that 'To be wroth with those we love Doth work like madness in the brain.'

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John

And because 'The marriage and the kirkin' Were baith held on ae day,' our simple balladist bids us believe that the twain lived happily ever after.

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John

The balladist finely represents him as saying— My hands are tied, but my tongue is free, And whae will dare this deed avow?

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert