Now that I have both of y'all's attention... ;-)


Even if you think I have read them, please comment with a list of every work of fiction you can think of that is:

• based on an English, Scottish or Appalachian ballad;
  
• includes a character who appears in balladry or is based on a character from balladry, no matter how small a part they play in the book; or
  
• incorporates a theme or storyline from balladry.

I would love it if you could note which characters/ballads/themes you're thinking of, as well.

I don't mind if you repeat things other people have said, so there's no need to go trawling through the comments (I am sure there will be at least two!) unless you're just looking for something new to read. ;-)

Harper, who is definitely looking for something new to read.

PS-- Also, harps. :-)