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

The true balladist is never introspective; he is concerned not with himself but with his story.

From The Book of Old English Ballads by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

So that here at least we have a vague echo of the name of a balladist and of a ballad-air composer.

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John

"General Big-talk," the Yankee balladist called him when once the siege was in progress.

From The Siege of Boston by French, Allen