The Poems Of William Drummond Of Hawthornden V1

by William Drummond of Hawthornden and William Drummond

Book Overview

The Poems of William Drummond of Hawthornden V1 is a collection of poems written by the Scottish poet William Drummond. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different set of poems. The first section includes sonnets and other short poems, while the second section contains longer narrative poems. The third section includes a series of elegies, and the fourth section features Drummond's religious poetry.Throughout the book, Drummond explores a variety of themes, including love, nature, death, and spirituality. His poetry is characterized by its lyrical quality and its use of vivid imagery. Many of the poems in the collection are written in iambic pentameter, a common meter in English poetry.William Drummond was a prominent figure in Scottish literature during the early 17th century. He was a courtier and a scholar, and his poetry was highly regarded by his contemporaries. The Poems of William Drummond of Hawthornden V1 is a testament to his skill as a poet and his contribution to the literary tradition of Scotland.In Two Volumes.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: 1428633944
• ISBN13: 9781428633940
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"