Publisher's Synopsis
John Cheap, The Chapman's Library: The Scottish Chap Literature Of Last Century, Classified, With Life Of Dougal Graham, Comic And Humorous (1877) is a book that provides an in-depth exploration of the Scottish chap literature of the 18th century, as well as a biography of Dougal Graham, a Scottish poet and humorist of that time period. The book is divided into sections that classify the various genres of chap literature, including ballads, songs, and tales. Each section provides examples of works from that genre, along with commentary and analysis. The biography of Dougal Graham included in the book provides insight into his life and work, as well as his contributions to Scottish literature. Graham was known for his humorous and satirical works, which often poked fun at the social and political issues of his time. The book includes examples of Graham's poetry and prose, as well as commentary on his style and impact on Scottish literature. Overall, John Cheap, The Chapman's Library: The Scottish Chap Literature Of Last Century, Classified, With Life Of Dougal Graham, Comic And Humorous (1877) offers a comprehensive look at a unique and important aspect of Scottish literature, as well as an exploration of the life and work of one of its most notable figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.