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Scottish Bastards
Scottish Bastards: Illegitimacy in Scotland by Alex Wood delves into a fascinating yet often overlooked aspect of Scottish history. This groundbreaking book explores the complex tapestry of illegitimacy woven into the fabric of Scottish life, sparking debate and discussion across generations. Spanning the 18th to the 20th century, Wood meticulously examines changing attitudes towards illegitimacy, revealing how these views have influenced society, literature and culture. Through detailed research and compelling case studies, he illuminates the historical, religious, social and statistical contexts that have shaped perceptions of illegitimate birth in Scotland. Expect an in-depth analysis of the cultural ramifications of illegitimacy, as well as insights into the evolution of attitudes and laws surrounding it. Wood's exploration offers a rich understanding of how societal norms have shifted and the impact on individuals deemed 'illegitimate.' For those intrigued by the intersections of history, culture and identity, Scottish Bastards is an essential addition to your reading list. Don't miss the chance to explore this compelling narrative.
Poetic Theory and Practice in Early Modern Verse
How did ideas about the poet???s art surface in early modern texts? By looking into the intersections between poetry, poetics and other discourses ??? logic, rhetoric, natural philosophy, medicine, mythography or religion ??? the essays in this volume unearth notions that remained largely unwritten in the official literary criticism of the period. Focusing on questions of poetry???s origins and style, and exploring individual responses to issues of authenticity, career design, difficulty, or inspiration, this collection revisits and renews the critical lexicons that connect poetic theory and practice in early modern English texts and their European contexts. Reading canonical poets and critics ??? Sidney, Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Puttenham, Dryden ??? alongside less studied figures such as Henry Constable, Barnabe Barnes, Thomas Lodge, Aemilia Lanyer, Fulke Greville or George Chapman, this book extends the coordinates for a dialogue between literary practice and the Renaissance theories from which they stemmed and which they helped to outgrow.
