James Maidment était un antiquaire et collectionneur britannique dont la passion consistait à déterrer et à publier d'anciens vestiges littéraires. Son travail méticuleux impliquait l'édition et la publication de textes oubliés, y compris de la poésie, des documents historiques et de la correspondance, révélant ainsi des trésors cachés de l'histoire et de la littérature écossaises. Le dévouement de Maidment à préserver et présenter ces œuvres a assuré leur survie pour les générations futures et a approfondi notre compréhension du passé. Il était également poète et ami de Sir Walter Scott, soulignant sa connexion significative avec le monde littéraire.
This volume collects the witty and satirical poems that were circulated among the lawyers of the Court of Session in late 18th and early 19th century Scotland. Thomas G. Stevenson provides historical context and commentary to help modern readers appreciate the humor and cleverness of these legal lampoons.
William Lithgow was a 17th-century adventurer who travelled widely around Europe and Asia. This collection of his poetry, edited by James Maidment, includes accounts of his travels, reflections on his feelings of patriotism and religious devotion, and lyrical descriptions of the natural world.
This collection of plays by John Crowne features three of his most famous works - Thyestes, City Politicks, and The Destruction of Jerusalem. Each play is a gripping exploration of human nature and the complexities of power and politics, making the collection a must-read for fans of classic drama.
This book is a collection of three plays by John Crowne. 'Juliana' is a tragicomedy about a love triangle involving a king, his wife, and her lover. 'The History of Charles the Eighth of France' is a history play about the French king's invasion of Italy. 'Calisto' is a comedy about a love affair between the goddess Diana and a mortal man. These plays are examples of Crowne's skill as a playwright and offer a glimpse into the theatrical world of the late 1600s and early 1700s.