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B allads
reflects the need for continued literary, folkloristic, musical,
sociological, historical, and cultural research in the field of our
vast heritage of ballads and songs

A nd
reaffirms the principle of openness of the Kommission für
Volksdichtung by inviting contributions from anyone interested
in ballads and songs while at the same time aiming at new
standards of originality and excellence

S ongs -
provides a platform for the discussion of ballads and songs in
an international context and emphasizes the importance of
cultural diversity and international co-operation

I international
recognizes the need for linguistic diversity by accepting
contributions in German, French, and English in order to produce
a series of publications that provides a BASIS for future research
by the international community of ballad and song scholars

S tudies

Sigrid Rieuwerts (General Editor)

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