This collection of early Scottish poetry provides readers with a rich and varied introduction to the literary traditions of this fascinating and complex culture. With contributions from some of the most celebrated poets of the era, including Thomas the Rhymer, John Barbour, and Henry the Minstrel, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of Scotland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.