Item #221892 The Songs of Scotland, ancient and modern : with an introduction and notes, historical and critical, and characters of the lyric poets / [edited] by Allan Cunningham - Complete in 4 Volumes. Allan Cunningham.

The Songs of Scotland, ancient and modern : with an introduction and notes, historical and critical, and characters of the lyric poets / [edited] by Allan Cunningham - Complete in 4 Volumes

1825, First Edition. London : Printed for J. Taylor. Very good copies all in the original, gilt-blocked calf over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and toned as with age. Remains a particularly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description; 4 v. ; 20 cm. Notes; Without music. "Introduction to Scottish song" and "Characters of lyric poets": v. 1, p. 1-255. English text with lyrics to some songs in Scots. Contents; Partial contents: Pibroch of Donuil Dhu -- Nora's vow -- Jock of Hazeldean -- Carle, now the king's come -- The Norman horseshoe -- A weary lot is thine -- Waken, lords and ladies gay -- The foray -- The captive huntsman -- Allan-a-Dale -- Where shall the lover rest -- Young Lochinvar -- The cyprus wreath -- Brignal Banks -- Donald Caird. Subjects; Ballads, Scots - Texts. Ballads, Scots - History and criticism. Songs, Scots - Texts.Poets, Scottish - Biography. Lyricists - Scotland - Biography. Popular culture - Scotland. Referenced by: T/B 413E, 545T.Genre; Songs - England - 1825. Item #221892

Price: €395.00

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