The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 2. by Charles Rogers
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 2. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Poetry |
| Subject | Songs, Scottish Gaelic -- Texts |
| Subject | Scottish Gaelic poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18619 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 818 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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