The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland is a collection of poems written by James I, the King of Scotland from 1406 to 1437. The book was first published in 1783 and contains a selection of James' poetry, including his famous work, The Kingis Quair. The poems in this book cover a wide range of topics, including love, chivalry, and politics. James was known for his skill as a poet and his works were highly regarded during his lifetime. The Kingis Quair, which is included in this collection, is a romantic ...
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The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland is a collection of poems written by James I, the King of Scotland from 1406 to 1437. The book was first published in 1783 and contains a selection of James' poetry, including his famous work, The Kingis Quair. The poems in this book cover a wide range of topics, including love, chivalry, and politics. James was known for his skill as a poet and his works were highly regarded during his lifetime. The Kingis Quair, which is included in this collection, is a romantic poem that tells the story of James' love for Lady Joan Beaufort. The poem is written in Middle Scots and is considered one of the finest examples of medieval Scottish literature. In addition to The Kingis Quair, this book also includes other poems by James, such as The Peblis to the Play and Christis Kirk on the Grene. The poems are presented in their original Middle Scots language, with modern English translations provided for readers who may find the language difficult to understand. Overall, The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval Scottish literature and the works of James I.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.
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