Scottish Elegiac Verses: 1629-1729 (1842)

by James Maidment

Book Overview

Scottish Elegiac Verses: 1629-1729 is a book of poetry compiled by James Maidment and published in 1842. The book contains a collection of elegies, or mournful poems, written by Scottish poets between the years 1629 and 1729. The elegies cover a range of subjects, including the deaths of prominent figures, personal losses, and reflections on mortality. Maidment's introduction provides historical context for the poems and discusses the development of elegiac poetry in Scotland during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish literature and the history of elegiac poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167003977
• ISBN13: 9781167003974
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"