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

Hector Macneill

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

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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Excerpt from The Poetical Works of Hector Macneill, Esq., Vol. 1 of 2: A New Edition, Corrected and Enlarged

Who least affecting, still affect the most; Feel as they write, and write but as they feel, Bear witness Gifford, S'otheby.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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