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A charming window into 18th‑century verse, in Ramsay’s distinctive Scots voice
A collection of poems that blends pastoral charm with witty observation, offering both lyric songs and playful verses in a traditional, accessible style.
This edition presents the first volume of Allan Ramsay’s Poems, featuring a mix of rustic charm, epistolary pieces, and light satire. It includes prefatory remarks on language and form, reactions to classical poets, and a window into the poet’s own approach to rhythm, voice, and vernacular style. Readers will encounter collaborations and verses that celebrate country life, friendship, and the joys and foibles of fame.- A varied slate of verse forms, from songs to letters and light satires, in Ramsay’s recognizable voice
- Reflections on language, translation, and the value of native dialects in poetry
- Moments of humor, affection, and social observation set in rural and urban contexts
- Interactions with other writers and familiar poetic traditions from the era
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