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The Works of Allan Ramsay, Vol. 2: With Life of the Author brings together Ramsay’s beloved pastoral drama with critical notes that illuminate its history, scenery, and place in Scottish literature.
This edition offers accessible context and fresh insights that help readers appreciate the work as a living artifact of its era.
This volume gathers Ramsay’s pastoral comedy, The Gentle Shepherd, alongside extensive observations on its plot and settings. It explains how the drama grew from a popular tale tied to Cromwell’s era and the Restoration, and it discusses how the author used real landscapes and traditions to give verisimilitude to the story. The commentary helps readers see why the piece mattered in its time and why it continues to matter to readers of classical Scottish theater.- Context on the origins of the Gentle Shepherd and its relationship to historic events.
- Detailed discussions of the play’s setting and landscape, tying scenes to real places.
- Notes on the author’s influences, collaboration, and the edition history.
- A closer look at Ramsay’s literary methods and how nature informs drama.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the plot and scenery of Allan Ramsay's celebrated pastoral comedy, "The Gentle Shepherd," which is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Scottish literature. The author presents a comprehensive account of the play's origins, drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources to illuminate its historical and literary significance. The work offers a detailed analysis of the play's characters, themes, and language, providing fresh insights into Ramsay's skillful use of poetic techniques, humor, and social commentary. The author explores the ways in which the play reflects the social and cultural context of 18th-century Scotland, making this book an essential resource for students of Scottish literature and drama, as well as those interested in the development of pastoral poetry. 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 # 9781331794523_0
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