Polly Vaughn: A Traditional British Ballad

by Barry Moser

Inspired by a traditional English ballad, this tragedy set in the deep South of the U.S. features two sweethearts whose love is interrupted by a hunting accident.

Genres: Fiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Barry Moser (born 1940) is a renowned artist, most famous as a printmaker and illustrator of numerous works of literature.

Reviews

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A long, wordy story based on a British ballad, but set in the American South, in the early years of the 20th century. Excellent retelling and illustrations.

[Shirley Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful ballad story. Short and sweet and sad, of course. Despite the death of Polly at the hands of her soon to be husband, it brings them even closer and following the trial of Jimmer, you just know they going to be together. I bought this book for my grandchildren, but, I think it's a little too graphic for anyone under the age of twelve. Maybe I'll just keep it.

[Jane-Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was nicely illustrated. I guess.

[Marianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Based on a folk ballad. Not the happiest of endings.