Author: G. A. H. DouglasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Sir William Wallace, and Other Poems
Sir William Wallace, and Other Poems (Classic Reprint)
Author: G. A. H. DouglasPublisher:
ISBN: 9781330557983
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Excerpt from Sir William Wallace, and Other Poems In presenting this volume to my friends and the public, I do it with feelings of some trepidation, knowing as I do that my business occupations have not allowed me to take the time necessary to give these poems the finish I could have desired. I am, however, deeply sensible of the encouragement I have received from many who are almost total strangers, who have urged me to gather together my fragmentary and fugitive pieces, which have appeared from time to time in the various weekly papers, with a view to their publication, and who assured me of their support, which I am very pleased to say they have generously fulfilled. For a few of the pieces I cannot claim the merit of strict originality, but for the most of them I can honestly say they are as original as it is possible for a writer to make them, as I have neither copied words or rhythm from any author. With these few words I leave it to the generosity of the public, only hoping that any defects which may be observable will be excused upon the grounds of the limited time that my business life allows me to cultivate what is my greatest luxury in life, viz: - the cultivation of the Muse. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Parting of Sir William Wallace and His Bride
Author: John KiddThe Wallace
Author: Blind HarryPublisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1847674690
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
Edited and Introduced by Anne McKim. This extraordinary poem has been widely popular and influential ever since it was written in the fifteenth century, and its heroic account of the swordfighter Wallace was to symbolise the cause of liberty and independence to many other countries and cultures in the centuries to come. Looking back to the days of the Bruce and the war of independence, Blind Harry’s poem is not an aristocratic tale of chivalry and nobility, but a vivid account of the vagaries of war and the brutal realities of battle, wounding and betrayal, all seen from the point of view of the troops in the field. The fruit of many years of scholarship, Anne McKim has produced what is unquestionably the definitive edition of this truly epic work. ‘The story of Wallace poured a Scottish prejudice in my veins which will boil along there till the floodgates of life shut in eternal rest.’ Robert Burns
The Parting of Sir William Wallace and His Bride, and Other Poems
Author: John KiddPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781358640094
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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The Wallace
Author: Anne McKimPublisher: Medieval Institute Publications
ISBN: 1580444024
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The Wallace catalogs the sheer brutality of war. We are regaled with such detailed accounts of the sacking of towns and the burning down of buildings full of screaming inhabitants that the smells and sounds, as well as the terrible sights, of war are graphically conveyed in language which seems designed not only to express Wallace's rage and Hary's antipathy but also to incite hatred of the English in his readers.
Sir William Wallace
Author: The Minstrel Fl 1470-1492 HenryPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022237810
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This classic portrayal of Scottish hero Sir William Wallace tells of his rise from obscurity to become a legendary figure in Scottish history. With a poetic, vivid narrative, this book illuminates the struggle for Scottish independence and the bravery and honor of its people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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