The Poetical Works of Sir William Alexander ... now First Collected and Edited

This volume presents the first collected edition of the poetical works of Sir William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (1567/8-1640), a prominent figure in Scottish and British history and literature. Alexander, a courtier and statesman under James VI of Scotland (later James I of England), was also a significant poet and playwright. This edition gathers his scattered poems, providing scholars and enthusiasts with a comprehensive view of his literary output.Included are his major works, such as the epic poem 'Doomsday, or the Great Day of the Lord’s Judgement,' as well as shorter poems and sonnets that reflect the intellectual and cultural milieu of the early 17th century. The collection offers insight into the political and philosophical concerns of the period, as well as Alexander’s artistic development. Now available in a meticulously edited format, 'The Poetical Works of Sir William Alexander' is an invaluable resource for those interested in early modern poetry, Scottish literature, and the history of the Stuart era.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.