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Robert Henryson (c. 1425–c. 1505) was a major Scottish Chaucerian Makar of the late 15th century. His most famous works, The Testament of Cresseid and The Morall Fabillis, blend Chaucerian forms with a distinct Scottish moral and psychological depth, exploring themes of fortune, sin, and social justice. He is celebrated for elevating Middle Scots literature and standing at the transition from medieval to Renaissance sensibilities.