Idyls And Legends Of Inverburn (1865)

Idyls and Legends of Inverburn is a collection of poems written by Scottish poet and novelist Robert Buchanan, originally published in 1865. The book is divided into two parts: the first part consists of a series of idyllic poems set in the fictional Scottish village of Inverburn, while the second part is a collection of supernatural and folkloric legends.The idyls in the first part of the book describe the daily life of the villagers, focusing on their relationships, struggles, and joys. Buchanan's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people's customs provide a charming and nostalgic portrayal of rural Scotland in the mid-19th century.The legends in the second part of the book are darker and more mysterious, drawing on Scottish folklore and mythology. These stories feature supernatural beings such as witches, ghosts, and fairies, and explore themes of love, death, and the afterlife.Overall, Idyls and Legends of Inverburn showcases Buchanan's skill as a storyteller and his deep connection to Scottish culture and history. It remains a beloved work of Scottish literature and a testament to Buchanan's enduring legacy as a poet and novelist.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.