Description

Memorials of George Bannatyne, 1545-1608 is a book written by George Bannatyne himself and published in 1829. It is a collection of poems and songs from the sixteenth century, compiled by Bannatyne himself. The book contains works from Scottish poets such as Robert Henryson, William Dunbar, and Gavin Douglas. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a biographical sketch of George Bannatyne, detailing his life and accomplishments. The second part contains the poems and songs themselves, arranged in alphabetical order by the first line of each piece. The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides insight into the literary culture of Scotland during the sixteenth century. It is also notable for its preservation of many works that might otherwise have been lost to history. Overall, Memorials of George Bannatyne, 1545-1608 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, or culture.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.