Bothwell: A Poem In Six Parts is a narrative poem written by Scottish author William Edmondstoune Aytoun and published in 1858. The poem tells the story of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, who was a prominent figure in Scottish history and famously married Mary, Queen of Scots. The six parts of the poem follow Bothwell's rise to power and eventual downfall, as he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and scandal. The poem is written in a highly...