Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Michael Bruce, Poet of Loch Leven"" is a biography written by James MacKenzie about the Scottish poet Michael Bruce. Bruce was born in 1746 and grew up in Kinnesswood, a small village near Loch Leven. Despite his humble beginnings, Bruce displayed a talent for poetry from a young age and went on to publish several works before his untimely death at the age of 21.MacKenzie's biography explores Bruce's life and work in detail, chronicling his early years in Kinnesswood, his education at the University of Edinburgh, and his eventual return to his hometown to work as a schoolteacher. The book also delves into Bruce's poetry, examining his themes and style, and providing a critical analysis of his most famous works.Throughout the book, MacKenzie paints a vivid picture of life in 18th-century Scotland, highlighting the social and cultural context in which Bruce lived and worked. He also provides insights into the literary scene of the time, discussing Bruce's contemporaries and their influence on his work.Overall, ""The Life of Michael Bruce, Poet of Loch Leven"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of Scotland's most talented and tragically short-lived poets.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.
