Description

Robert Fergusson (1750-1774) produced a glittering array of poetry in his short life. Born and raised in Edinburgh at the high point of the Scottish Enlightenment, his witty, vibrant verses, mainly written in a rich urban Scots, brilliantly capture the characters, street life and night life of Auld Reikie.

This selection, edited and introduced by James Robertson, is the only readily available, reasonably priced edition of Fergusson's work currently in print.Its 224 (viii + 216) pages include 38 poems with explanatory footnotes, a full biographical and critical introduction, 8 illustrations and a 16-page glossary.

By arrangement with the publisher, Birlinn Ltd, we are pleased to offer it for sale at the recommended retail price of £12.99, postage & packing free within the UK. For overseas orders, please email us for a postage quote.