This notable Scottish poet served in the courts of James V and Mary of Guise, and was appointed to the College of Justice by Mary Queen of Scots. His poetry, often satirical or meditatively serious, reflects the turbulent conditions of 16th-century Scotland. In his later years, blind, he occupied himself by writing poems and a history of his family. His works, including two surviving manuscript compilations, preserve the literary heritage of his era and many of his own compositions.
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The History of the House of Seytoun is a detailed account of the Scottish noble family of Seytoun. The book covers their history from the 11th century up to the 17th century, with a particular focus on their relationships with other Scottish noble families. The continuation by a Seton Viscount Kingston provides a fascinating look at the family's history in the decades following the original publication.
New edition of one of the most important collections of sixteenth-century Scots poetry.