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Polemo-middinia is a macaronic poem attributed to William Drummond of Hawthornden, a Scottish poet writing in the early 17th century. This humorous work blends Latin with Scots vernacular, creating a unique and entertaining literary experience. The title itself, a hybrid of Latin and Scots, hints at the poem’s playful nature.The poem recounts a mock-heroic battle, employing exaggerated language and absurd situations for comedic effect. Polemo-middinia stands as a fascinating example of Renaissance wit and linguistic innovation. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever use of language and its lighthearted treatment of traditional epic themes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
