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Title:
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 1.
The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century
Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Produced by Ted Garvin, Susan Skinner and the Online
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Summary: "The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 1" by Charles Rogers is a comprehensive collection of Scottish songs and poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume aims to celebrate and compile the works of notable Scottish poets from the past half-century, complete with memoirs about the authors and specimens of their poetry. The work strives to create a repository of national song, filling a gap in the appreciation of Scottish minstrelsy by including lyrical compositions alongside biographical sketches of the poets. At the start of "The Modern Scottish Minstrel," the preface outlines the editor's intention to rectify previous deficiencies in the collection of Scottish poetry, particularly those of Gaelic bards. Rogers introduces John Skinner as the first modern poet in the series, sharing details of his life and works, including popular songs like "Tullochgorum." Skinner's story reflects a blend of personal and poetic development that resonates with the broader themes of Scottish identity and artistry. The opening portion establishes both the historical context and the significance of this anthology, promising a rich exploration of Scotland's poetic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890
EBook No.: 18396
Published: May 15, 2006
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Poetry
Subject: Songs, Scottish Gaelic -- Texts
Subject: Scottish Gaelic poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 1.
The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century
Note: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Ted Garvin, Susan Skinner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 1" by Charles Rogers is a comprehensive collection of Scottish songs and poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume aims to celebrate and compile the works of notable Scottish poets from the past half-century, complete with memoirs about the authors and specimens of their poetry. The work strives to create a repository of national song, filling a gap in the appreciation of Scottish minstrelsy by including lyrical compositions alongside biographical sketches of the poets. At the start of "The Modern Scottish Minstrel," the preface outlines the editor's intention to rectify previous deficiencies in the collection of Scottish poetry, particularly those of Gaelic bards. Rogers introduces John Skinner as the first modern poet in the series, sharing details of his life and works, including popular songs like "Tullochgorum." Skinner's story reflects a blend of personal and poetic development that resonates with the broader themes of Scottish identity and artistry. The opening portion establishes both the historical context and the significance of this anthology, promising a rich exploration of Scotland's poetic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890
EBook No.: 18396
Published: May 15, 2006
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Poetry
Subject: Songs, Scottish Gaelic -- Texts
Subject: Scottish Gaelic poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.