The Thistle And The Rose: A Poem In Honor Of Margaret, Daughter To Henry VII (1750)

by William Dunbar

Book Overview

""The Thistle and the Rose"" is a poem written by William Dunbar in 1750 to honor Margaret Tudor, the daughter of King Henry VII. The poem is written in the form of an allegory, with the thistle representing Scotland and the rose representing England. The poem tells the story of Margaret's marriage to King James IV of Scotland and the union of the two countries. Dunbar praises Margaret's beauty, intelligence, and virtue, and celebrates the peace and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166411699
• ISBN13: 9781166411695
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"