The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 4. by Charles Rogers
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About this eBook
| Editor | Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890 |
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| Title |
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 4. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 4" by Charles Rogers is a collection of Scottish songs and poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the exploration and celebration of songs from the past half-century, presenting a rich tapestry of Scottish literary tradition, poetical memoirs, and the cultural heritage of Scotland. The text likely delves into the lives and influences of notable Scottish poets while featuring their works, thus illuminating the profound impact of Scottish culture on the literary arts. The opening of the volume presents an essay titled "The Influence of Burns on Scottish Poetry and Song" by Rev. George Gilfillan. This essay discusses the transformative effects of Robert Burns’s work on Scottish poetry, examining his inspirations from the landscape and customs of Scotland. Gilfillan argues that while Burns was influenced by his predecessors and the country’s romantic history, it was his unique portrayal of Scottish scenery and life that rejuvenated the national poetic voice, inspiring subsequent generations of poets. The text sets the stage for a discussion about the interplay between landscape, culture, and creativity in Scottish literature, establishing Burns as a pivotal figure in this literary journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 19525 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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