Fowler, William. The Taranula of love, Late 16th century
Scope and Contents
This volume is a sonet sequence comprising of seventy-two sonnets in a loose narrative by the makar (royal bard), writer, courtier, and translator William Fowler. Although the sonnets are written in his hand, the title and his name were written in William Drummond of Hawthornden's hand. Fowler was Drummond's uncle.
Dates
- Creation: Late 16th century
Creator
- Fowler, William, 1560?-1612 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Scots
Extent
1 volume : 36 leaves
Custodial History
The author's signature is on the verso of the final two leaves.
Bibliography
Binding
Green morocco over boards with gilt tooled decorative border and frames. Gilt stamped shield with Academ Edinburg Guil Drummond Ab Hawthornden D.D.Q in centre of front cover and gilt stamped winged horse over laurel wreath with Hos Gloria Reddit Honores in centre of back cover. Compartmented spine with four double bands and gilt stamped decorations. Brown morocco title label.
Creator
- Fowler, William, 1560?-1612 (Author, Person)
Source
- Drummond, William, 1585-1649 (Poet) (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
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