Allan Ramsay
Exploring Allan Ramsay's Impact on Scottish Poetry and the Romantic Movement in the 18th CenturyBy William Henry Oliphant Smeaton
Length2h 43m
About this audiobook
In "Allan Ramsay," William Henry Oliphant Smeaton deftly explores the life and work of one of Scotland's most prominent poets and playwrights of the 18th century. This scholarly biography is marked by its meticulous research and engaging narrative style, allowing readers to navigate the rich literary and cultural landscape of the Scottish Enlightenment. Smeaton not only examines Ramsay's contributions to literature but also contextualizes them within the socio-political milieu of his time, highlighting his role in shaping Scottish identity through poetry and theatre. Smeaton himself was an esteemed scholar, and his deep-seated interest in Scottish literature and history is evident in this work. His academic background, coupled with a profound appreciation for Ramsay's literary legacy, informs his comprehensive analysis. Smeaton'Äôs thorough investigation into Ramsay'Äôs influences'Äîsuch as the ballad tradition and contemporary literary figures'Äîilluminates how Ramsay'Äôs innovative approach paved the way for future writers and solidified his place in the canon of Scottish literature. "Allan Ramsay" is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of Scottish literature and the intersections of culture and identity. Smeaton's insights invite both scholars and general readers alike to reconsider Ramsay's enduring impact on the literary world, making it a captivating addition to the library of anyone who cherishes poetry and history.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length2 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER IV THE EASY CLUB; EARLY POEMS; EDINBURGH OF LAST CENTURY—1712-16
6CHAPTER IX CLOSING YEARS OF LIFE; HIS HOUSE ON CASTLEHILL; HIS FAMILY; HIS PORTRAITS—1740-58.
2CHAPTER V THE FAVOURITE AT THE 'FOUR-OORS'; FROM WIGMAKER TO BOOKSELLER; THE QUARTO OF 1721—1717-21
7CHAPTER X RAMSAY AS A PASTORAL POET AND AN ELEGIST
3CHAPTER VI RAMSAY AS AN EDITOR; THE 'TEA-TABLE MISCELLANY' AND THE 'EVERGREEN'—1721-25
8CHAPTER XI RAMSAY AS A SATIRIST AND A SONG-WRITER
4CHAPTER VII 'THE GENTLE SHEPHERD'; SCOTTISH IDYLLIC POETRY; RAMSAY'S PASTORALS—1725-30
9CHAPTER XII RAMSAY'S MISCELLANEOUS POEMS; CONCLUSION: FOOTNOTES:
5CHAPTER VIII RESTING ON HIS LAURELS; BUILDS HIS THEATRE; HIS BOOK OF 'SCOTS PROVERBS'—1730-40
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