In 'The Giant of Bern and Orm Ungerswayne,' George Borrow crafts a lyrical tapestry steeped in the rich traditions of English balladry. This narrative poem, while compact, evokes the monumental folklore and mythic history of a bygone era with Borrow's characteristic linguistic flair and evocative imagery. Set against the literary backdrop of the 19th century—a period brimming with romantic nationa...