Young Swaigder; or, The Force of Runes, and Other Ballads

By George Borrow

"Young Swaigder; or, The Force of Runes, and Other Ballads" by George Borrow is a collection of Borrow's best poems. Though not a complete collection of the writer's work, this text gives you a taste that will keep you interested and make you want to read more. Adventure and love are two topics that are woven into Borrow's words seamlessly in a way that's relatable despite the many years since it was published.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Dec 17, 2019
• ISBN: 4064066175665

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George Borrow

Young Swaigder; or, The Force of Runes, and Other Ballads

Published by Good Press, 2019

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EAN 4064066175665

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YOUNG SWAIGDER or THE FORCE OF RUNES

THE HAIL STORM [14]

ROSMER MEREMAN [16]

THE WICKED-STEPMOTHER

No. II. [23]

YOUNG SWAIGDER

or

THE FORCE OF RUNES

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It was the young Swaigder,

With the little ball he played;

The ball flew into the Damsel’s lap,

And pale her cheeks it made.

The ball flew into the Damsel’s bower.

He went of it in quest;

Before he out of the bower came,

Much care had filled