Publisher's Synopsis
Holland's Buke of the Houlate is a book written by Richard Holland in 1893. It is a Middle Scots poem that tells the story of a young owl named Houlate who sets out on a journey to find wisdom. Along the way, he encounters various creatures and learns important life lessons. The poem is written in a unique style with a mixture of allegory, satire, and humor. It is considered a masterpiece of Scottish literature and is an important contribution to the medieval tradition of animal fables. This edition of the book includes a modern English translation alongside the original Middle Scots text, making it accessible to a wider audience.Published From The Bannatyne Manuscript With Studies In The Plot, Age And Structure Of The Poem.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.
