Publisher's Synopsis
Queen Hynde is a long narrative poem written by James Hogg and published in 1825. The poem is divided into six books and tells the story of a Scottish queen named Hynde. The plot revolves around Hynde's quest to find a suitable husband and secure her kingdom against foreign invaders. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including battles with rival clans and treacherous courtiers. The poem is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and colorful characters. Hogg draws on Scottish folklore and mythology to create a rich and complex world for his characters to inhabit. One of the most notable features of Queen Hynde is its use of dialect and vernacular language. Hogg was known for his skill in capturing the rhythms and cadences of Scottish speech, and this is evident throughout the poem. The dialect adds to the authenticity of the setting and gives the characters a distinct voice. Overall, Queen Hynde is a fascinating and entertaining work of Scottish literature. It combines elements of romance, adventure, and mythology to create a unique and memorable story.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.
