Early Scottish Metrical Tales

By David Laing

Book Overview

Early Scottish Metrical Tales is a book written by David Laing, which contains a collection of traditional Scottish ballads and poems. These tales are written in a metrical form and are believed to have been composed during the medieval period. The book is divided into different sections, each containing a selection of tales that are related to a particular theme or genre. Some of the themes covered in the book include romance, adventure, and supernatural elements. The tales are written in Scots language, which is a variant of English spoken in Scotland. The book provides an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Scotland and offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived during the medieval period. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish literature and folklore.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: 1162943270
• ISBN13: 9781162943275
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"