English Minstrelsy V1 is a book compiled by Walter Scott in 1810, which contains a selection of fugitive poetry from some of the best English authors. The book also includes some original pieces written by Scott himself. The poems in this collection are of various themes and styles, ranging from ballads and sonnets to odes and elegies. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different theme or genre of poetry. The first section is dedicated to ballads and songs, while the second section focuses on sonnets and lyrics. The third section contains odes and elegies, and the final section includes miscellaneous poems. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English poetry and provides a glimpse into the literary culture of the early 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.