Typology of epos and ballad genres: «Koroghlu» and « Robin Hood»

Abstract

The epos of Robin Hood which had a number of variants and versions in the Middle Ages is a ballad
according to its genre. A ballad is a lyrical genre first of all, as this genre contains the features of poetical
norm of the lyrical type. Besides possessing lyrical features, it has narrative and characteristics as well.
The genre of ballad has both lyrical and epic features and it proves that lyrical and epic types have joined
in the structure in this genre. A ballad possesses not only the features of lyrical and epic types, but also
the features of dramatic types. So, according to its origin a ballad is connected with folk dances, i.e. the
drama type of folklore. From the point of view of it is poetic structure the historical and cultural origin
of a ballad conveys the peculiarities epical lyric and dramatic types of folklore. This characteric feature
combines a ballad with the genre of epos from typological standpoint.