Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
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"Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 1" by Walter Scott is an anthology of Border ballads first published in 1802. This groundbreaking collection preserves Scotland's folk poetry, featuring legendary ballads like "Sir Patrick Spens," "Thomas the Rhymer," and "The Twa Corbies." Scott gathered these traditional songs through field research in remote villages and from manuscript collections, assisted by collaborators including poet John Leyden. Though his editorial approach favored literary appeal over scholarly precision, the work captivated readers across Britain and Europe, shaping Scott's future as a celebrated poet and novelist.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- Texts
- Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Poetry
- Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Songs and music
- Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Poetry
- Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Songs and music
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- Category: History - British
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Poetry
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