The Poetical Works of Hector Macneill, Esq., Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged - Couverture souple

Hector Macneill

 
9781331234708: The Poetical Works of Hector Macneill, Esq., Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged

Synopsis

New edition of a celebrated Scottish poet’s work, newly corrected and enlarged for today’s readers. This collection gathers Hector Macneill’s poems and songs, including pieces not found in prior editions, carefully reorganized to reflect the author’s original sequence and language.

The book offers a wide-ranging portrait of Scottish lyric and narrative verse, combining classic ballads, intimate odes, and public songs. It presents a broader view of the poet’s career, with added pieces and revised text that reflect his mature craft and enduring appeal.


  • New material not included in the earlier edition, plus important corrections and updates

  • Poems in both Scots and English, arranged to mirror the author’s original writing order

  • Editorial notes and a glossary to aid modern readers

  • A broad selection of verses, from intimate lyricism to public ballads



Ideal for fans of classic Scottish poetry and readers seeking a fuller, clarified edition of Macneill’s work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

It may perhaps be proper to notice, that the pieces now added, are, Verses on Dr Doig; the Pleasures of A mbition; Jack and Nancy; the Rose o Kirtle, and some additional Scots Songs, marked with an asterisk .T he Poems are like wise now arranged nearly in the order in which they were originally written ;which not only forms a separate collection of all the Scotch and English compositions, but enables the reader to turn readily to the volumes in which all the pieces written in these respective languages are inserted. EDIN. 20th DEC, 1805.
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