The Kingis Quair: Together With A Ballad Of Good Counsel

By James I and James I, King of Scots

Book Overview

The Kingis Quair is a book written by King James I of Scotland in the early 15th century. It is a romantic poem that tells the story of James falling in love with a woman he sees in a dream while imprisoned in England. The poem is written in Middle Scots and is considered one of the finest examples of medieval Scottish literature. The book also includes a ballad of good counsel, which is a moralistic poem that advises readers on how to live a virtuous life. The ballad emphasizes the importance of honesty, loyalty, and humility, and warns against the dangers of pride and greed. Overall, The Kingis Quair is a significant work of Scottish literature that offers insight into the cultural and political context of medieval Scotland. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, 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: 1432543555
• ISBN13: 9781432543556
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"