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Title:
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 2.
The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 2" by Charles Rogers is a collection of Scottish poetry and literary works written in the mid-19th century. The volume is an exploration of Scottish poetry from the past fifty years and features memoirs of notable poets, providing readers with an insight into the lyrical traditions and cultural narratives of Scotland. The collection not only celebrates the art of poetry but also seeks to bridge the past and present of Scottish literary heritage. At the start of this volume, Rogers introduces the influential figure of James Hogg, known as the Ettrick Shepherd, detailing his origins and the circumstances of his life that shaped him into a prominent Scottish poet. The opening section outlines Hogg's humble beginnings as a shepherd in the picturesque landscape of Ettrick, highlighting his struggles for education and artistic recognition amidst financial hardships. Through a series of anecdotes and biographical details, readers gain an understanding of Hogg's rise in the world of poetry and the literary community of his time, setting the stage for the celebrated works featured in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890
EBook No.: 18619
Published: Jun 19, 2006
Downloads: 77
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 2.
The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult 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 2" by Charles Rogers is a collection of Scottish poetry and literary works written in the mid-19th century. The volume is an exploration of Scottish poetry from the past fifty years and features memoirs of notable poets, providing readers with an insight into the lyrical traditions and cultural narratives of Scotland. The collection not only celebrates the art of poetry but also seeks to bridge the past and present of Scottish literary heritage. At the start of this volume, Rogers introduces the influential figure of James Hogg, known as the Ettrick Shepherd, detailing his origins and the circumstances of his life that shaped him into a prominent Scottish poet. The opening section outlines Hogg's humble beginnings as a shepherd in the picturesque landscape of Ettrick, highlighting his struggles for education and artistic recognition amidst financial hardships. Through a series of anecdotes and biographical details, readers gain an understanding of Hogg's rise in the world of poetry and the literary community of his time, setting the stage for the celebrated works featured in this collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890
EBook No.: 18619
Published: Jun 19, 2006
Downloads: 77
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.