Francis James Child Books

Francis James Child was an American scholar renowned for his extensive collection of English and Scottish ballads. Holding a professorship at Harvard University, he dedicated himself to the study and editing of English poetry. His monumental work, known as the Child Ballads, stands as a foundational contribution to the study of English-language folk music and literature. While Child focused primarily on the literary aspects of the ballads, his research continues to influence folklorists today.