The four topics that were often found in ballads are:
Shipwrecks: Ballads often depicted stories of maritime disasters and the tragic events surrounding them.
Tragic love: Ballads frequently portrayed stories of forbidden or ill-fated love, exploring themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and loss.
Sensational crimes: Ballads often narrated tales of infamous crimes, including murder, robbery, or other sensational events that captured public attention.
Domestic conflicts: Ballads occasionally delved into stories of domestic conflicts, such as family disputes or feuds, highlighting the dramatic tensions within households or communities.
Financial losses on Wall Street and beautiful weather were not commonly addressed topics in traditional ballads.
~~~Harsha~~~