The Thistle and the Rose: A Poem in Honor of Margaret, Daughter to Henry VII (1750)

By William Dunbar

Book Overview

The Thistle and the Rose is a poem written by William Dunbar in 1750 to honor Margaret Tudor, the daughter of King Henry VII. The poem is written in Middle Scots and is considered one of Dunbar's most famous works. It tells the story of Margaret's journey from England to Scotland to marry King James IV and the union of the thistle (Scotland) and the rose (England) through their marriage. The poem is filled with allegories, metaphors, and symbolism, and is a celebration of the union between the two nations. The Thistle and the Rose is a significant piece of Scottish literature and a testament to Dunbar's skill as a poet.Also Contains Vertue And Vyce, A Poem.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162072598
• ISBN13: 9781162072593
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"