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 several poems that were written in the Scots language, which is a dialect of English spoken in Scotland. The poems cover a range of topics, including love, nature, and politics. Pennecuik was a Scottish poet and historian who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. He was known for his love of the Scots language and his passion for preserving Scottish culture. In this book, he showcases his talent for writing poetry in the Scots language, which was not commonly used in literature at the time. The poems in the book are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, sonnets, and odes. They are full of vivid descriptions of Scottish landscapes, traditions, and people. Many of the poems also contain political commentary, reflecting the turbulent times in which they were written. Overall, ""A Collection of Scots Poems on Several Occasions"" is a fascinating glimpse into Scottish culture and literature during the late 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, language, or poetry.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: 1436721393
• ISBN13: 9781436721394
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"