The Gentle Shepherd A Scotch Pastoral

By Allan Ramsay

Book Overview

The Gentle Shepherd: A Scotch Pastoral is a play written by Scottish poet Allan Ramsay. It was first performed in 1725 and is considered one of the most important works in Scottish literature. The play is set in the countryside of Scotland and follows the story of two young lovers, Peggy and Patie, as they navigate their way through the challenges of rural life. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including shepherds, farmers, and even fairies. The play is written in Scots dialect and is known for its charming and humorous dialogue. Despite its rustic setting, The Gentle Shepherd deals with universal themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for self-improvement. It is a classic work of pastoral literature and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times over the years.I'm born, O Patie, to an adverse fate I'm born to strive with hardships sad and great. Tempests may cease to dash the rolling flood, The rav'n and fox to long for lambkin's blood: But I, opprest with never-ending grief, Must still despair of lighting on relief.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: 1419163442
• ISBN13: 9781419163449
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"