Toplore

B allads

reflects the need for continued literary, 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 inventing contributions from anyone
interested in ballads and songs while at the same time aiming at
new standards of originality and excellende

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 nternational

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 internationl community
of ballad and song scholars

S tudies