Kempy Kay Explained

"Kempy Kay" is Child ballad no. 33.^[1]

Synopsis

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.^[2]

See also

• List of the Child Ballads

Notes and References

1. [Francis James Child]
2. Web site: Lady Alice . Waltz . Robert B. . Engle . David G. . Folklore The Traditional Ballad Index: An Annotated Bibliography of the Folk Songs of the English-Speaking World . . 2017 . 2017-10-10.