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| Author | Graham, Dougal, 1724-1779 |
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| Editor | Mac Gregor, George |
| Title | The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 1 of 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, 'Skellat' Bellman of Glasgow" is a collection of historical writings and chap literature edited by George MacGregor and produced in the late 19th century. The volume features the works of Dougal Graham, a notable figure in Scottish literature known for his humorous and sometimes satirical accounts of life in 18th century Scotland. The text includes a biographical introduction detailing Graham’s life, particularly through his connection with the Jacobite Rebellions, as well as an exploration of his various writings that reflect the culture and customs of his time. At the start of the volume, the editor emphasizes the historical neglect of Graham's contributions to Scottish literature, which have persisted in fragments over the years. The introduction highlights his journey from a humble background, with a physical deformity, to becoming a well-known poet and the city bellman in Glasgow, where he reported on local happenings with wit and charm. Interest in Graham's works has spurred efforts by contemporaries such as Sir Walter Scott to preserve his legacy, leading to this collected edition that seeks to unite his writings and provide context through extensive notes and scholarly commentary. This opening sets the stage for a deeper appreciation of Graham's impact on Scottish folk literature and its themes of everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 |
| Subject | Jacobites |
| Subject | Chapbooks, Scottish |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Scotland |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60365 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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