""Stories and Ballads of the Far Past"" is a collection of ancient folk tales and ballads compiled by Nora Kershaw Chadwick and published in 1921. The book includes stories from various cultures and time periods, including Celtic, Norse, and Germanic mythology. The tales are presented in their original form, with Chadwick providing translations and commentary for each one. The stories cover a wide range of themes, from heroic quests and battles to...