Publisher's Synopsis
Tartana: Or The Plaid is a novel written by Scottish poet and playwright, Allan Ramsay, in 1719. The book follows the story of a young Scottish woman named Peggy, who falls in love with a wealthy Englishman named Sir George. Despite their different backgrounds and societal expectations, the two begin a passionate romance. However, their love is put to the test when Peggy's family and community disapprove of their relationship.The novel explores themes of love, class, and cultural identity, as well as the tensions between Scotland and England during the early 18th century. Ramsay's use of Scottish dialect and cultural references adds authenticity to the story and provides insight into the Scottish way of life during this time period.Tartana: Or The Plaid is considered a significant work in Scottish literature and is often cited as one of the earliest examples of the Scottish novel. It is also notable for its representation of a strong and independent female protagonist, a rarity in literature of the time.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.
