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Selections From The Early Scottish Poets

Selections From The Early Scottish Poets

William Hand Browne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781428609822
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Selections From The Early Scottish Poets is a book edited by William Hand Browne. The book is a collection of poems written by Scottish poets from the medieval period to the 18th century. The poems are in Middle Scots, Early Scots, and Scottish Gaelic. The book includes works by well-known poets such as Robert Burns, William Dunbar, and Gavin Douglas, as well as lesser-known poets like Robert Henryson and Alexander Montgomerie. The poems cover a range of themes including love, nature, politics, and religion. The book provides a valuable insight into the rich literary tradition of Scotland and its contribution to the development of English literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and literature.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.

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