Kempy Kay
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Traditional song
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"Kempy Kay", also known as "King Knapperty" [1] (Roud 32, Child 33) is an English-language folk song.[2]
A deformed suitor woos a hideous maiden, each of whom is described in bawdy detail. Finally, they exchange disgusting gifts, and the match is made.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Kempy Kay / King Knapperty (Roud 32; Child 33; G/D 7:1505)". mainlynorfolk.info. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ Francis James Child, The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, "Kempy Kay"
- ↑ Waltz, Robert B.; Engle, David G. (2017). "Lady Alice". Folklore The Traditional Ballad Index: An Annotated Bibliography of the Folk Songs of the English-Speaking World. California State University, Fresno. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
