The Thistle and the Rose is a poem written by William Dunbar in 1750 to honor Margaret, the daughter of King Henry VII. The poem is a tribute to the young princess, describing her beauty, intelligence, and virtues. Dunbar uses allegory and symbolism to compare Margaret to a thistle, the national emblem of Scotland, and a rose, the emblem of England. The poem also celebrates the union of Scotland and England through Margaret's marriage to King James...
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