Allan Ramsay (1896)

By William Henry Oliphant Smeaton

Book Overview

""Allan Ramsay"" is a biographical work written by William Henry Oliphant Smeaton and published in 1896. The book details the life and career of Scottish poet and playwright Allan Ramsay, who was a significant figure in the Scottish Enlightenment movement of the 18th century. Smeaton explores Ramsay's upbringing in Edinburgh, his early literary pursuits, and his eventual success as a writer and publisher. The book also delves into Ramsay's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Robert Burns and Samuel Johnson. Through extensive research and analysis, Smeaton provides a comprehensive portrait of Ramsay's life and legacy, shedding light on his contributions to Scottish literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164008862
• ISBN13: 9781164008866
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"