XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885]

In 'XXXII Ballades in Blue China,' Andrew Lang weaves a rich tapestry of verse that is at once reflective of the aestheticism of the late Victorian era and prescient of modernist sensibilities. Each ballade within this collection encapsulates the nuance of its era, characterized by meticulous structure, vivid imagery, and a yearning for an idealized past. With an adherence to the traditional Frenc...