balladist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of 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
As a balladist he has few equals and no superiors, and when it comes to weaving compliments to the gentler sex he is without a peer.
From Hoosier Lyrics by Eugene Field
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 John Geddie
"General Big-talk," the Yankee balladist called him when once the siege was in progress.
From The Siege of Boston by Allen French
This fact we may accept; but the question comes up: Is Homer such a balladist and nothing more?
From Homer's Odyssey A Commentary by Denton Jaques Snider
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