Choice Collection of Comic and Serious Scots Poems (Classic Reprint): The Three Parts, 1706, 1709, 1711 in One Volume: The Three Parts, 1706, 1709, 1711 in One Volume (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The vivid world of 18th‑century Scots verse, mixing sharp satire with sincere feeling.
This historical anthology gathers the comic and serious Scots poems from three early 1700s parts into one volume. It offers a window into the verse and voice of its time, with lively caricatures, bold imagery, and playful, rhythmic language that swings between wit and weight.
Readers will encounter long catalogues of creatures and scenes, dramatic monologues, and vivid depictions that blend humor with moral or social observation. The collection showcases how poets used lively dialect, dramatic figures, and fantastical elements to entertain, critique, and praise.
- Sharp, satirical portraits and lively verse that bite as they amuse
- Rich, archaic Scots language rendered in readable modern presentation
- A mix of comic antics, serious reflections, and mythic or folkloric imagery
Ideal for readers of Scottish literary history, poetry lovers, and those who enjoy period verse with character and charm.
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Excerpt from Choice Collection of Comic and Serious Scots Poems: The Three Parts, 1706, 1709, 1711 in One Volume The work known as "Watson's Collection" has long been "extremely scarce," and when a copy has occurred for sale, could only be obtained at an increasingly extravagant price. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This 1711 anthology preserves several scarce and fugitive pieces from the dawn of Scottish verse. It marks a literary era wherein, after James VI's accession to the English throne, strictly Scottish verse gave way to the more polished language of the South. The author, editor, and publisher, James Watson, was a key player in this revival of the Scots dialect. The volume includes a notable collection of comic and serious poems by various hands, including Robert Sempill, the author of the famous "The Banishment of Poverty." These sung and spoken poems, ballads, and humorous anecdotes provide a fascinating glimpse into the literary and social landscape of 17th-century Scotland, capturing the wit, humor, and everyday lives of the people. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331264316_0
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