Ballades and Rondeaus, Chants Royal, Sestinas, Villanelles, Etc.

Published in 1887, 'Ballades and Rondeaus, Chants Royal, Sestinas, Villanelles, Etc.' is an anthology of English poetry that showcases traditional fixed forms, including ballades, rondeaux, and villanelles. Compiled during a period of revival for these French verse styles, the collection emphasizes their significance in 19th-century English literature. The introduction includes a dedication to Robert Louis Stevenson and discusses the history, rules, and growing popularity of these poetic forms among English writers, aiming to further integrate them into the English poetic tradition.