Publisher's Synopsis
English Minstrelsy Volume 1 is a collection of fugitive poetry from the best English authors, with some original pieces. The book was compiled and edited by Walter Scott and was first published in 1810. The collection features a wide range of poems, including ballads, songs, sonnets, and other forms of poetry. The book includes works from well-known poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Samuel Johnson, as well as lesser-known poets. The poems cover a variety of themes, including love, nature, history, and mythology. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in English poetry and provides a fascinating insight into the literary landscape of England during the 18th and 19th centuries.In Two Volumes.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.
