Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Life Of Robert Pollok

The Life Of Robert Pollok

Pollok, David

Paperback

Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1430444460
ISBN13: 9781430444466
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Robert Pollok is a biography written by David Pollok about his brother, Robert Pollok. Robert Pollok was a Scottish poet who lived from 1798 to 1827. He is best known for his epic poem, The Course of Time, which was published in 1827, just months before his death.The biography provides a detailed account of Robert Pollok's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his studies at the University of Glasgow and his eventual success as a poet. It explores his personal struggles and the events that shaped his writing, including his religious beliefs and his experiences with illness and loss.The book also includes a critical analysis of The Course of Time, examining its themes, structure, and literary influences. It discusses the poem's reception by critics and the public, as well as its lasting impact on Scottish literature.Overall, The Life of Robert Pollok offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of a significant Scottish poet, providing insight into his personal and creative journey and his lasting contribution to the literary world.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.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Literary Figures

View All