Brown, R. and Lamont, C.(Eds.) (2024) The Prose of Allan Ramsay. [Scholarly Editions]
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Abstract
Provides the first reliable textual edition of all extant prose writings by Allan Ramsay Prints several of Ramsay’s prose texts for the first time Copytext based on both print and fresh diplomatic transcription of manuscript sources Offers a full account of manuscript-to-print textual variants and detailed contextual annotation Transforming academic and popular understanding of this pivotal but, until now, largely under-researched literary figure, this volume offers the first full and consistent edition of Allan Ramsay’s prose. The volume contains all extant prose writings, from both manuscript and print sources. As well as all known letters, the volume includes prefaces, dedications and advertisements for Ramsay’s major collections. It also contains Ramsay’s anonymously-published Some Few Hints in Defence of Dramatical Entertainments, the full text of his influential collection of Scots Proverbs and significant prose from manuscript sources, including Ramsay’s account of Edinburgh’s Porteous Riots in April 1736 and notes on contemporary plays. In these works, we see Ramsay’s consistent and steadfast commitment to preserving Scottish literary culture, and gain a privileged insight into Ramsay’s personality, his priorities, ambitions and core beliefs.
| Item Type: | Scholarly Editions |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Brown, Professor Rhona and Lamont, Dr Craig |
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| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN0441 Literary History |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Scottish Literature |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press |
| ISBN: | 9781399506977 |
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