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Auld Robin Gray

ballad by Barnard
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"Auld Robin Gray" is a popular ballad written by Lady Anne Barnard in 1771. A ballad is a short, narrative folk song that originated in Europe during the late Middle Ages. Barnard's ballad was first published anonymously, and she later confided its authorship to Sir Walter Scott. The ballad is known for its emotional storytelling and has counterparts in various European ballad traditions.12

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