A Book of Scottish Pasquils 1568 to 1715

By Anonymous

Book Overview

""A Book of Scottish Pasquils 1568 to 1715"" is a collection of satirical poems, songs, and other works that were published in Scotland during the late 16th and early 18th centuries. The book is anonymous, but it is believed to have been compiled by a Scottish scholar or literary enthusiast. The pasquils in the book are often political in nature, poking fun at the ruling class and their policies, and they offer a glimpse into the social and political climate of Scotland during this time period. The book also includes notes and annotations that provide historical context and explain some of the more obscure references in the pasquils. Overall, ""A Book of Scottish Pasquils"" is an interesting and informative read for anyone interested in Scottish history and literature.1868. A collection of satirical pieces of poetry called Pasquils in Scotland. In these satires may be found a coarseness of expression and bitterness of feeling, which may not recommend them to the general reader, but will be of interest to the historical student as preserving the state of popular feeling in the reigns of Charles I and his descendants. They are also illustrative of the habits and morals of the people of Scotland for upwards of a century. The sources from which the Pasquils in this volume have been derived are mentioned in the prefatory remarks prefixed to each article. Partial Contents: Woman's Truth; Pasquil Against the Bishops, 1610; The New Litany; Lines by Montrose; The Presbyterian's Cat; Robert Cook's Petition Against the Peats; The Whigs Welcome from Bothwell Brig; Coronation Song, 1689; Lines on the Earl of Crawford; On the Union Parliament; On the Death of Louis XIV; and many more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417910410
• ISBN13: 9781417910410
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"