Ancient Scotish Poems V1-2

By Richard Maitland

Book Overview

Ancient Scottish Poems Volumes 1 and 2, originally published in 1786, are collections of traditional Scottish ballads and poems compiled and edited by Richard Maitland. The texts are presented in their original Scots dialect and cover a wide range of themes, from heroic tales of battles and knights to more romantic and lyrical pieces. The poems included in these volumes offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and its literary traditions. Maitland's introduction provides historical context and commentary on the poems, making this collection a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Scottish literature and culture.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: 1165951886
• ISBN13: 9781165951888
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"