The Merry Muses of Caledonia; A Collection of Favorite Scots Songs Ancient and Modern Selected for Use of the Crochallan Fencibles. With Introduction, Notes, and Glossary.
Privately Printed, 1911. Limited Edition of 750, of which this is copy number 610. Octavo, 143 pages, publisher's original red cloth over brown paper covered boards with paper spine label. Top edge gilt. Robert Burns’ The Merry Muses of Caledonia is the notorious bawdy counterpart to the more respectable editions of Burns, gathering ribald Scots songs, erotic verse, drinking songs, comic folk material, and tavern pieces associated with Burns and the convivial Crochallan Fencibles. Privately printed in this limited edition of 750 copies, the volume preserves material that was long suppressed, sanitized, or excluded from standard Burns collections because of its sexual frankness and earthy humor. More than a curiosity, it offers an important glimpse into 18th-century Scottish song culture and Burns’ role not only as poet, but as collector, editor, adapter, and transmitter of popular Scots verse. A desirable privately printed edition for collectors of Robert Burns, Scottish literature, bawdy verse, folk song, and literary erotica. Slight discoloration to top board, minor rubbing and wear, previous owner's inscription, else in very good condition. Item #320
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