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Robene and Makyne — is a short poem by the 15th century makar Robert Henryson. It is an early example of Scottish pastourelle written in a form of ballad stanza and is almost unique of its kind. Very simple in structure and plot, yet highly compressed, multi layered … Wikipedia
Robert Henryson — was a poet who flourished in Scotland in the period c.1460 – 1500. Counted among the Scots Makars, he lived in the historic city of Dunfermline and is a distinctive voice in the northern renaissance at a time when Scotland was on a cusp between… … Wikipedia
Robert Henryson — Robert Henryson † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Robert Henryson Scottish poet, born probably 1420 1430; died about 1500. His birthplace, parentage, and place of education are unknown, but it is conjectured that he may have been at some… … Catholic encyclopedia
Ballad — A ballad is a poem usually set to music; thus, it often is a story told in a song. Any myth form may be told as a ballad, such as historical accounts or fairy tales in verse form. It usually has foreshortened, alternating four stress lines (… … Wikipedia
Pastoral — Pastoral, as an adjective, refers to the lifestyle of shepherds and pastoralists, moving livestock around larger areas of land according to seasons and availability of water and feed. Pastoral also describes literature, art and music which… … Wikipedia
George Chalmers — For the Major League Baseball player, see George Chalmers George Chalmers (1742 ndash; May 31, 1825), was a Scottish antiquarian and political writer.BiographyChalmers was born at Fochabers, Moray, in 1742. His father, James Chalmers, was a… … Wikipedia
Shepherd — A shepherd is a person who tends to, feeds, or guards sheep, especially in flocks. The word may also refer to one who provides religious guidance, as a pastor. History Shepherding is one of the oldest professions, beginning some 6,000 years ago… … Wikipedia
Grimalkin — and Greymalkin have various uses:CatsGrimalkin was the name of the cat of Nostradamus [Stall (2007), p. 143.] , and later the witches cat Gray Malkin in Macbeth [ Shakespeare, written circa 1603 1606, published in the first folio 1623; see image… … Wikipedia
Pastourelle — The pastourelle is a typically Old French lyric form concerning the romance of a shepherdess. In most of the early pastourelles, the poet knight meets a shepherdess who bests him in a wit battle and who displays general coyness. The narrator… … Wikipedia
Malkin — as a surname may refer to: Benjamin Heath Malkin (1769–1842), antiquary and author Chris Malkin (born 1967), English football player John Malkin (9th November 1921 19th May 1994), English football player for Stoke City Evgeni Malkin (born 1986),… … Wikipedia
