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The four books include the 1862-1863 book of the Royal Horticultural Society, two volumes of Edward Hayes' "The Ballads of Ireland" from 1855, and an 1856 bilingual anthology of Romanian poetry by Henry Stanley.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2024

Garcia Lorca was an internationally renowned poet and playwright whose works include the play "Blood Wedding", "Gypsy Ballads" and "Poet in New York".

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2022

“It’s super evident during the album: the songs are different. There’s a lot of rock. And there are clear country references as well. Ballads, boleros.”

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2021

“Bars and Ballads for George Floyd” 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2021

Inside is a book of piano music called Boogies, Ballads, and Beats.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper