Little Sir Hugh: an analysis
TitreLittle Sir Hugh: an analysis
Auteur
Call number305.8924/0137
N° d'objet04991c
Lieu de publicationMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Année de publication
1991
Paginationpp72-90
MatérielArticle
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
