Little Sir Hugh: an analysis
TitleLittle Sir Hugh: an analysis
Author
Call number305.8924/0137
Object number04991c
Place of publicationMadison, Wisconsin, United States
PublisherThe University of Wisconsin Press
Year of publication
1991
Physical descriptionpp72-90
MaterialArticle
ISBN0299131149
NotesArticle from the book 'The Blood libel legend : a casebook in anti-Semitic folklore' pp72-90
Description
"Sir Hugh, or, the Jew's daughter" is an anti-semitic English ballad about the ritual murder of a Christian boy by Jews. The ballad of 'Little Sir Hugh' has a life of its own, independent of any historical events which may have given rise to it. It is very widely known throughout the English speaking world because of its early appearance in prominent folksong collections.This essay attempts an analysis of the symbols and legend of the ballad
