ISBN: 9781332292622 - selections from the early scottish poets: edited with introductionm, notes and glossary (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a collection of some of the earliest and finest works of Scottish poetry in the Middle Scots tongue. Spanning several centuries, this diverse compilation features iconic poems like John Barbour's epic "The Bruce," which narrates the heroic story of Robert the Bruce and the Scottish Wars of Independence. Other notable pieces include Robert Henryson's fables, allegories, and love poems, as well as verse by James I of Scotland and anonymous works from various periods. Through these writings, the book spotlights the richness and evolution of the Scottish literary tradition. It traces the development of themes such as love, loss, heroism, faith, and the Scottish national identity, offering a fascinating insight into the cultural history of Scotland. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…