Ancient Scottish Poems (Classic Reprint): Published From the Ms. Of George Bannatyne; 1568: Published from the Ms. of George Bannatyne; 1568 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Ancient Scottish poems from a sixteenth-century manuscript, presented with helpful notes and glossary

This edition compiles selections from a vast sixteenth-century Scottish miscellany, offering readers a window into language, poetry, and life in early Scotland. It includes editorial commentary to guide modern readers through archaic spelling and phrasing, and clarifies historical context alongside the verse.

The book features a revised glossary and notes that expand on the original scholarship, including dozens of poems that were not previously published. It aims to illustrate the manners and history of Scotland in the sixteenth century, while preserving the language and verse of the period. The carefully chosen pieces balance familiar favorites with lesser-known works, all framed by scholarly apparatus designed for accessible reading.

• New selections (including poems never before published) illuminate sixteenth-century Scottish poetry
• Glossary and notes clarify obscure words and dialect for today’s readers
• Editorial commentary provides historical and cultural context
• Preserves the original language and verse style while enhancing readability

Ideal for readers of Scottish literature, students, and anyone curious about early modern poetry and language.

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