The Howe o' the Mearns is a collection of poems by Violet Jacob, a Scottish poet and novelist. The poems are set in the Howe o' the Mearns, a region of Scotland located in the northeast of the country. The poems explore the history, culture, and people of the area, as well as the beauty of the landscape. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional ballads to modern free verse. The collection is divided into four sections: "The Howe o' the Mearns," "The People of the Howe," "The Landscape of the Howe," and "The Songs of the Howe." Each section contains a variety of poems, from the humorous to the serious, and from the romantic to the tragic. The Howe o' the Mearns is a celebration of the beauty and culture of the region, and a tribute to the people who live there.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Regional Fiction, Romance