Essays On The Lives And Writings Of Fletcher Of Saltoun And The Poet Thomson: Biographical, Critical And Political (1792)

By Andrew Fletcher and David Stewart Erskine

Book Overview

Essays On The Lives And Writings Of Fletcher Of Saltoun And The Poet Thomson: Biographical, Critical And Political is a book written by David Stewart Erskine Buchan in 1792. The book contains a collection of essays that explore the lives and works of two prominent Scottish figures: Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun and James Thomson. The first part of the book focuses on Fletcher of Saltoun, a Scottish politician and writer who played a significant role in Scottish history. The essays provide a biographical account of Fletcher's life, his political views, and his literary works. They also examine his contributions to Scottish culture and his influence on Scottish politics.The second part of the book is dedicated to James Thomson, a Scottish poet best known for his work, The Seasons. The essays provide a critical analysis of Thomson's poetry, exploring his use of language, imagery, and themes. They also examine his influence on the Romantic movement and his contribution to English literature.In addition to the biographical and critical analysis, the essays also touch on political and social issues of the time, providing insight into the cultural and intellectual climate of 18th-century Scotland.Overall, Essays On The Lives And Writings Of Fletcher Of Saltoun And The Poet Thomson: Biographical, Critical And Political is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, and politics.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: 1164030752
• ISBN13: 9781164030751
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"