The Gentle Shepherd (eBook)
145 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724186-7 (EAN)
Allan Ramsay, a poet, and bookseller of Edinburgh was as much a product of the Scottish Enlightenment as he was a precursor to the romanticism that flourished in the British Isles. His acute sensibilities to the cultural currents and oral traditions of Lowland Scotland arguably informed the creation of 'The Gentle Shepherd.' Ramsay's passion for the vernacular and his sense of place manifest in this text, reflecting both his literary astuteness and an intuitive grasp of the socio-political narratives of his time.
'The Gentle Shepherd' is a delightful and recommended read for enthusiasts of early modern pastoral literature, students of Scottish culture, and connoisseurs of historical plays. It is a lyrical journey into the heart of Scotland's pastoral idylls, offering insight into the rich pastoral conventions and the evocation of Scottish life of the era. Allan Ramsay's seminal work invites one to traverse the rolling hills and immerse in the cadences and customs that characterized the rural Scottish community during the Enlightenment, thereby enriching one's understanding of the broader sweep of literary history.
Allan Ramsay (1686–1758) was a seminal figure in the Scottish literary renaissance and is best remembered for his pivotal role in reviving the tradition of Scots poetry in the 18th century. Hailing from Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Ramsay was initially a wig-maker by trade, but his passion for literature soon led him to pursue writing poetry and plays. His pastoral-comedy 'The Gentle Shepherd' (1725) is arguably his most enduring work and is often cited as his masterpiece. Groundbreaking for its use of Scots vernacular, the play provides a delightful depiction of rural Scottish life and solidified Ramsay's reputation as a significant literary force. Ramsay's style was characterized by its authentic dialect, keen observation, and warm humor, which endeared him to both the literary elite and general populace. He also ran a bookselling business, which became a cultural hub in Edinburgh, and founded Britain's first circulating library which further contributed to the dissemination of literature and ideas. His legacy is enduring, as Ramsay laid the groundwork for later Scottish poets, including Robert Burns, who also drew inspiration from everyday Scottish life and dialect. 'The Gentle Shepherd' not only stands as an exemplar of Ramsay's skill as a poet and playwright but also serves as a vital document in the history of Scottish literature and cultural identity.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 4.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater |
Schlagworte | 18th century • 18th century plays • Allan Ramsay playwright • classic pastoral literature • Early Modern Drama • English literature • gentle shepherd play • pastoral drama • Rural Poetry • Scottish Drama • Scottish Enlightenment works • Scottish Literature • verse drama |
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