John Mayne Poetry

John Mayne (1759-1836) was a prominent Scottish poet and journalist renowned for poems like ‘The Siller Gun‘ and ‘Halloween.’ His works, often reflecting Scottish culture and customs, influenced contemporaries such as Robert Burns. His dedication to Scottish dialect and humor won admiration from Walter Scott and other peers.

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Halloween

John Mayne’s ‘Halloween’ is a thorough celebration of the holiday that pokes fun at Scotland’s pranks and superstitions. The speaker narrates the different antics that occur on Halloween night with warmth and excitement.

This poem is probably John Mayne's best-known poem because of its distinction as one of the first poems on the subject. Mayne was a relatively obscure printer and publisher who continued to write poetry until his death.

To ken their matrimonial mate,

The youngsters keen

Search a' the dark decrees o' fate

At Hallowe'en.

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