German Ballad Catalog Search Page 1

German Ballad Catalog Search Page

Select the narrative Themes and the Roles of the dramatis personae from the pull down menus below.

Refer to the Introduction and the List of Themes and Roles to learn more about the search criteria.

The "add" button allows you select more than one Theme or Role from a particular menu.

Once you have added up and reviewed your search criteria, conduct your search with the "Find" button on the new page.

Or alternatively use the "Advanced Search" below to search directly for Themes, Roles, ballad titles or their call numbers at the German Folksong Archive (i.e., Deutsches Volksliedarchiv or "DVA")

Standard Search:

OFFERS, REQUESTS, DEMANDS	OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS, EXPECTATIONS	DEPARTURES, QUESTS

CONTESTS	TRUE ACCOUNTS, ORDEALS, ADVERSITY	DEATH AND DISASTER

SOCIAL EVENTS	DISCOVERIES, INFORMATION AND CONNECTIONS	JUSTICE

METAPHORICAL NARRATIVES	ROLE RELATIONSHIPS among the ACTORS

Selections to search criteria.

Review your selections and press "Find" on the new page.

Advanced Search:

For questions, comments and much desired feedback, please contact David Gray Engle.

The German Ballad Catalog project would not have been possible without the support of the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, California State University, Fresno, and most especially the continued and deeply appreciated support of the Deutsches Volksliedarchiv and of many friends and colleagues.

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