The Union: Or, Select Scots and English Poems by Thomas Warton
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"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.)
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| Compiler | Warton, Thomas, 1728-1790 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Union: Or, Select Scots and English Poems |
| Credits |
Produced by Margo von Romberg, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Subject | Scotland -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40444 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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