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177 kirjaa tekijältä John Galt
The Literary Life And Miscellanies Of John Galt V2 (1834)
John Galt
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
2008
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Four Galt Novels: Annals of the Parish, the Ayrshire Legatees, the Provost, the Entail
John Galt
Kennedy And Boyd
2015
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John Galt (1779-1839) has been described as the first political novelist in the English language. This edition is a development of the collection - published in 2001 by the Saltire Society in Edinburgh - which brought together the three early works 'Annals of the Parish' (1821), 'The Ayrshire Legatees' (1821) and 'The Provost' (1822). To these characteristic, and very successful, shorter novels - set in the rural Scotland of the late eighteenth century, as agricultural society was giving way to the new industrial growth - is now added 'The Entail' (1823), a full-length masterpiece. As Ian Campbell explains, in his new Introduction, the longer work has been added to give the reader an opportunity to appreciate fully the extent of Galt's talent as he develops his comic and constructional abilities to handle a longer plot, a larger cast of characters - and a splendid palette of language.
In a story which lays bare the strengths and the horrors of the egalitarian Scottish Presbyterian spirit, Ringan Gilhaize looks across three generations to describe Scotland's most turbulent years, from his grandfather's support for the Reformation, to the harsher years of his own sufferings as a persecuted Covenanter in the killing times. Unique when it was published in 1823, and unique to this day, Ringan Gilhaize is an autobiography, a folk history of enormous scope, and a compelling psychological portrait of how idealism can turn to fanaticism. History tells us that John Graham of Claverhouse ('bluidy Clavers') was killed by a stray musket ball at the battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. This is the story of the bitter religious and political conflicts that led to that battle, from the mouth of the man who pulled the trigger. Best known as the author of The Provost, Annals of the Parish and The Entail, Galt shows the full range and power of his writing in Ringan Gilhaize and reinforces his claim to be in the very highest rank of Scottish writers.
Discover the life and artistic journey of Benjamin West, one of America's most influential painters, in "The Life, Studies, And Works Of Benjamin West, Esq." This biography, composed from materials furnished by West himself and written by John Galt, offers a unique and intimate perspective on the artist's development, career, and enduring legacy. Explore the world of neoclassical art through the eyes of a master. From his early studies to his prominent role in the Royal Academy and his significant contributions to historical painting, this volume illuminates West's profound impact on the art world. A fascinating look into the mind and methods of an American artist who achieved international acclaim, "The Life, Studies, And Works Of Benjamin West, Esq." provides invaluable insights for anyone interested in art history, American art, and the biography of a true visionary. A meticulously prepared print republication of a historical text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
