Francis James Child
Scholar, editor of English ballads
Born
1825
200 years ago
Died
September 11th, 1896
129 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent scholar in the study of English folklore and ballads, the individual was instrumental in compiling and editing a comprehensive collection of traditional English ballads. The work, 'The English and Scottish Popular Ballads', published in the late 19th century, became a fundamental reference in the field of ballad studies. His academic career was centered at Harvard University, where teaching and research contributions significantly influenced the understanding of folk literature. The individual engaged in various scholarly pursuits, including linguistics and comparative literature, fostering an appreciation for the oral traditions of England and Scotland.
Compiled 'The English and Scottish Popular Ballads'
Served as a professor at Harvard University
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