Selections From The Early Scottish Poets

By William Hand Browne

Book Overview

Selections From The Early Scottish Poets is a book edited by William Hand Browne. It is a collection of poems written by Scottish poets from the 14th to the 16th century. The book includes works by well-known poets such as Robert Henryson, William Dunbar, and Gavin Douglas. The poems are written in Middle Scots, a dialect of the Scots language that was spoken during that time. The book is divided into several sections, each featuring a different poet and their works. The poems cover a range of topics, from love and romance to politics and religion. The book also includes an introduction by Browne, providing historical context and background information on the poets and their works. Selections From The Early Scottish Poets is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish literature and culture, as well as for those studying the history of the Scots language.With Introduction, Notes And Glossary. Includes: John Barbour, Gawin Douglas, Henry The Minstrel And More Including Wallace.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: 1162956739
• ISBN13: 9781162956732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"