{"title":"Steve Roud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Roud\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of traditional English folk songs and cultural heritage. His works delve into the rich tapestry of oral traditions, bringing to life the melodies and stories that have shaped England’s artistic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of scholarly insight and accessible writing, perfect for anyone fascinated by \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, folklore, and the enduring power of song. Roud’s books illuminate the connections between history, music, and identity with elegance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-penguin-book-of-english-folk-songs-by-julia-bishop-9780141194622","title":"The New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in cooperation with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, this volume presents the songs with music, and annotations on their original sources and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive collection of folk music—one of the great English popular art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great English popular art forms, the folk song can be painful, satirical, erotic, dramatic, rueful or funny. This magical new collection brings together all the classic folk songs as well as many lesser-known discoveries, complete with music and annotations on their original sources and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in cooperation with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, it is a worthy successor to Ralph Vaughan Williams and A. L. Lloyd's original \u003cem\u003ePenguin Book of English Folk Songs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47394267267308,"sku":"9780141194622","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6748203482238.jpg?v=1773619422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steve-roud.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}