balladist

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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

A Czech balladist describes two chieftains travelling towards the sunrise, with mountains to the right and to the left, on whose summit stands the dawn.

From Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn

According to the balladist, it would seem that Armstrong’s ruin was brought about by the princely style in which he appeared before his sovereign.

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert

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

Sweet William has always been the favourite choice of the balladist, among the Christian names of the knightly wooers.

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John