The Poems Of William Dunbar V1

by William Dunbar

""The Poems of William Dunbar V1"" is a collection of works by the Scottish poet William Dunbar, published in 1893. Dunbar was a prominent figure in the Scottish literary scene of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and his poetry is known for its wit, humor, and satirical edge. This volume includes a variety of Dunbar's works, including love poems, religious poetry, and political satire. The book is divided into sections based on the themes of the poems, and each section includes an introduction by the editor providing historical and literary context. This edition also includes notes and glossaries to help readers understand the language and references used in Dunbar's works. Overall, ""The Poems of William Dunbar V1"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish literature or the history of poetry in the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.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.

632 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1999

About the author

William Dunbar (born 1459 or 1460 - died by 1530) was a Scottish Makar poet active in the late fifteenth century and the early sixteenth century. He was closely associated with the court of King James IV and produced a large body of work in Scots distinguished by its great variation in themes and literary styles. He was probably a native of East Lothian.

From 1500, Dunbar was employed at the court of James IV in a role for which he received an annual pension. His duties are not recorded; but it is to this period that the bulk of his poetry can be dated. Several of Dunbar's poems were included in the Chepman and Myllar prints of 1508, the first books to be printed in Scotland.