balladlike
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ballad — balladic /beuh lad ik/, adj. balladlike, adj. /bal euhd/, n. 1. any light, simple song, esp. one of sentimental or romantic character, having two or more stanzas all sung to the same melody. 2. a simple narrative poem of folk origin, composed in… … Universalium
Lawson, Henry — ▪ Australian writer in full Henry Archibald Lawson born June 17, 1867, near Grenfell, N.S.W., Australia died Sept. 22, 1922, Abbotsford, N.S.W. Australian writer of short stories and balladlike verse noted for his realistic portrayals of… … Universalium
Palmer, Vance — ▪ Australian author born Aug. 28, 1885, Bundaberg, Queen., Australia died July 15, 1959, Melbourne, Vic. Australian author of novels, short stories, and plays whose work is noted for disciplined diction and frequent understatement. He is… … Universalium
