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Unlock the full story of Allan Ramsay’s enduring verse and its shaping of Scottish literary culture.
This volume presents Ramsay’s works compiled with a life of the author by Georges Chalmers, offering both his pieces and context in one reference-ready edition.
The collection blends poems, epistles, and fables with critical notes and an appendix that traces Ramsay’s life, influence, and posthumous reputation. It’s a bridge between the poet’s early pieces and the later writings that helped spark a broader reading public in Scotland and beyond.- Contains a wide range of Ramsay’s poems and epistles, including fables and satirical pieces
- Includes biographical material and a life of the author to illuminate his work
- Offers posthumous discussion of Ramsay’s reputation and influence
- Accompanied by contextual notes and appendices that illuminate the period
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of the epigrammatical, epistolary, and fable poems of the celebrated Scottish poet, Allan Ramsay. Written in Scots, they offer insights into 18th-century life, culture, and the development of Scots literature. The epigrammatical poems are known for their wit and satire, while the epistolary poems provide a glimpse into Ramsay's personal life and friendships. The fables present moral lessons and allegories. Ramsay's work played a significant role in the revival of Scots literature, and this collection showcases the range and depth of his poetic talent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331453796_0
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