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Helenore: Or The Fortunate Shepherdess, A Poem In The Broad Scotch Dialect (1866)

Helenore: Or The Fortunate Shepherdess, A Poem In The Broad Scotch Dialect (1866)

Ross, Alexander
Longmuir, John

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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 143697156X
ISBN13: 9781436971560
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Helenore: Or The Fortunate Shepherdess is a poem written in the Broad Scotch dialect, published in 1866 by Alexander Ross. The story follows the life of Helenore, a young shepherdess who lives a simple life in the Scottish countryside. Despite her humble beginnings, Helenore is fortunate enough to catch the eye of a wealthy gentleman, who falls in love with her and takes her away from her life as a shepherdess. The poem explores themes of love, class, and the struggles of rural life in Scotland during the 19th century. Ross's use of the Broad Scotch dialect adds a unique and authentic touch to the story, giving readers a glimpse into the language and culture of rural Scotland at the time. Overall, Helenore: Or The Fortunate Shepherdess is a charming and captivating poem that offers a glimpse into Scottish life and culture during the 19th century.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.

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