Publisher's Synopsis
Ruthven's Revenge and Other Metrical Tales is a collection of poems written by Lochnagar and published in 1862. The book features a total of eight poems, each of which is written in a metrical style. The title poem, Ruthven's Revenge, tells the story of a Scottish nobleman who seeks revenge against his enemies. Other poems in the collection include The Witch of Fife, The Fairy of the Fountains, and The Mermaid's Song. Lochnagar's writing style is characterized by its use of vivid imagery and descriptive language, which brings the stories to life. The book is considered a classic of Scottish literature and is still widely read and studied today.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.