{"product_id":"book-mhc1","title":"Murder Ballads","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this unique collection, \u003ci\u003eLiterary Witches\u003c\/i\u003e co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring the beauty and horror of the art form through stories, lyrics, and original interpretations. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe audiobook includes covers of various folk songs by Okkervil River’s Will Sheff, Marissa Nadler, and Lizzie No.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMurder Ballads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to the origins and cultural impact of murder ballads as a music genre, covering its roots in patriarchal violence and white supremacy, as well as its contemporary relationship to true crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom “Delia's Gone” to “The Death of Queen Jane,” each of twenty carefully chosen ballads is accompanied by a thoroughly researched reflection on the song's history and evolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMysterious and alluring as the songs themselves, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMurder Ballads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e will delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49724619063600,"sku":"BDmhc1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/mhc1-cover.jpg?v=1766192588","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-mhc1","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}