Scottish Songs, Ballads And Poems

by Hew Smith

Book Overview

Scottish Songs, Ballads And Poems is a collection of traditional Scottish songs, ballads, and poems compiled by Hew Smith. The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a different theme such as love, war, and nature. The songs and ballads included in the book are written in Scots, a dialect of English spoken in Scotland, and are accompanied by notes explaining the historical and cultural context of each piece. The poems included in the book are written in English and cover a variety of topics, ranging from the beauty of the Scottish landscape to the struggles of everyday life. Scottish Songs, Ballads And Poems provides readers with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature and music.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: 1162935502
• ISBN13: 9781162935508
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"