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Title: The Gentle Shepherd: A Pastoral Comedy

Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Katie Hernandez and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Gentle Shepherd: A Pastoral Comedy" by Allan Ramsay is a pastoral drama written in the early 18th century. This work is considered one of the finest examples of Scottish pastoral literature. It explores the lives and loves of rustic characters while capturing the simplicity and beauty of rural life in Scotland. The central characters include Patie, a cheerful shepherd, and Peggy, his beloved, whose romantic entanglements form the heart of the story. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the pastoral setting and the themes of love and social standing. The narrative hints at the emotional complexities of Patie and Peggy's relationship, with Peggy expressing concerns about their differing social statuses and the potential obstacles to their union. The dialogue showcases Ramsay’s skills in portraying the innocence and depth of rural love, reflecting the interplay between hopes and fears that accompanies young romance. The opening portion lays the groundwork for an exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the intersection of love and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758

EBook No.: 40639

Published: Sep 1, 2012

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: Scottish drama -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Gentle Shepherd: A Pastoral Comedy

Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Katie Hernandez 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 Gentle Shepherd: A Pastoral Comedy" by Allan Ramsay is a pastoral drama written in the early 18th century. This work is considered one of the finest examples of Scottish pastoral literature. It explores the lives and loves of rustic characters while capturing the simplicity and beauty of rural life in Scotland. The central characters include Patie, a cheerful shepherd, and Peggy, his beloved, whose romantic entanglements form the heart of the story. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the pastoral setting and the themes of love and social standing. The narrative hints at the emotional complexities of Patie and Peggy's relationship, with Peggy expressing concerns about their differing social statuses and the potential obstacles to their union. The dialogue showcases Ramsay’s skills in portraying the innocence and depth of rural love, reflecting the interplay between hopes and fears that accompanies young romance. The opening portion lays the groundwork for an exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the intersection of love and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758

EBook No.: 40639

Published: Sep 1, 2012

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: Scottish drama -- 18th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.