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Title: The Union: Or, Select Scots and English Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Union: Or, Select Scots and English Poems" by Thomas Warton is a collection of poetry written in the mid-18th century. This anthology brings together a curated selection of works from various eminent poets, notably mixing pieces from both Scottish and English traditions. The collection aims to offer a celebration of poetic variety and merit, highlighting the contrasts and similarities in the literary outputs of these neighboring nations. At the start of the volume, the preface establishes the purpose and integrity of the compilation. The author reflects on the tradition of poetry collections in Britain and signifies the importance of selecting works that are lesser-known yet deserving of recognition. The opening portion also hints at the collection's diversity, with poems ranging from ancient Scottish pieces to more contemporary elegies and odes, inviting readers to explore the richness of poetic expression while fostering a deeper appreciation of the cultural links between Scotland and England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790
EBook No.: 40444
Published: Aug 8, 2012
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
Subject: Scotland -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Union: Or, Select Scots and English Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Margo von Romberg, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Union: Or, Select Scots and English Poems" by Thomas Warton is a collection of poetry written in the mid-18th century. This anthology brings together a curated selection of works from various eminent poets, notably mixing pieces from both Scottish and English traditions. The collection aims to offer a celebration of poetic variety and merit, highlighting the contrasts and similarities in the literary outputs of these neighboring nations. At the start of the volume, the preface establishes the purpose and integrity of the compilation. The author reflects on the tradition of poetry collections in Britain and signifies the importance of selecting works that are lesser-known yet deserving of recognition. The opening portion also hints at the collection's diversity, with poems ranging from ancient Scottish pieces to more contemporary elegies and odes, inviting readers to explore the richness of poetic expression while fostering a deeper appreciation of the cultural links between Scotland and England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790
EBook No.: 40444
Published: Aug 8, 2012
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
Subject: Scotland -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.