A Collection Of Scots Poems On Several Occasions (1787)

By Alexander Pennecuik

Book Overview

A Collection Of Scots Poems On Several Occasions is a book written by Alexander Pennecuik and published in 1787. The book is a compilation of poems that were written in the Scots language and covers various topics such as love, nature, and politics. The author, Alexander Pennecuik, was a Scottish poet and historian who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. He was known for his works that celebrated Scottish culture and history, and this book is no exception. The poems in the book are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, sonnets, and lyrics. They showcase the beauty and complexity of the Scots language, which is a dialect of English spoken in Scotland. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different theme. For example, there is a section on love poems, which includes works such as ""The Lass of Ballochmyle"" and ""My Love's Like a Red, Red Rose"". Another section focuses on nature, with poems such as ""To a Mountain Daisy"" and ""The Birks of Aberfeldy"". In addition to these themes, the book also includes political and historical poems, such as ""The Battle of Sheriffmuir"" and ""The Union of Scotland and England"". These works reflect the turbulent political climate of Scotland during the time in which Pennecuik lived. Overall, A Collection Of Scots Poems On Several Occasions is a beautiful and diverse collection of poetry that celebrates Scottish culture and history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or the Scots language.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: 1164520288
• ISBN13: 9781164520283
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"