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The tender side of a monster
History in song again. I think Henry VIII a monstrous figure, even within the context of his time. He set no limit on himself, and others suffered for it. Nevertheless there is a very tender portrayal of him in Child … Continue reading
Posted in Child Ballad, death, folk music, folk song, Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, love, Music
Tagged Child Ballad, death, English history, faithful unto death, folksong, Hampton Court, Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, Karine Polwart, love, Tudor
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Folksong and Fantasy 