The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2

Chapter 37: SIMPLE JOHN AND HIS TWELVE MISFORTUNES.

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A volume gathers short chapbook tales, songs, ballads, and comic sketches rendered in Scots vernacular that depict courtships, domestic quarrels, funerals, practical jokes, and mock-sermons. Its pieces alternate dialogue-driven episodes and lyrical or satirical interludes, showcasing local customs, superstitions, gossip, and the foibles of everyday folk. Interspersed are parodic catechisms, epitaphs, and humorous wills, with a glossary to aid readers; the tone ranges from bawdy humour to affectionate caricature of small‑town life.

SIMPLE JOHN AND HIS TWELVE MISFORTUNES.

[‘The Comical History of Simple John, and his Twelve Misfortunes; which happened all in twelve Days after the unhappy Day of his Marriage. Giving a particular account of his Courtship and Marriage to a Scolding Wife; which has been a mortifying Misery to many a poor Man.

O Sirs will you see,

What it is to married be!

Glasgow: Printed for the Company of Flying Stationers, in Town and country. MDCCLXXX.’ Such is the full title of the edition here used. It has been with the following editions:—‘Edinburgh: printed for the booksellers, 1823’; and ‘Stirling: printed by William Macnie, and sold wholesale and retail, 1823’; and also with the modern Glasgow one.]