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Robert Williams Buchanan (18 August 1841 - 10 June 1901) was a Scottish poet, novelist and dramatist. In 1876 The Shadow of the Sword, the first and one of the best of a long series of novels, was published. Buchanan was also the author of many successful plays, including Lady Clare, produced in 1883, Sophia (1886), an adaptation of Tom Jones; A Man's Shadow (1890), and The Charlatan (1894). In this book: God and the Man Camlan and The Shadow of the Sword My First Book: the experiences of Robert Buchanan
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
This satirical poem is rich in humor and was famous an amusing attempt to show that polygamy is a social failure. The main characteristics of the book are proficiency in verse, strong and simple diction, and an incredible description of scenery. It follows a witty narrative of how the Saint, sealed to seven wives, fell in love with one and afterward could not tolerate the jealousy felt by the other six.
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Robert Williams Buchanan's ballads are a beloved part of the British poetic canon. This collection combines classic tales like "The Wedding of Shon Maclean" with newer works like "The Ballad of Judas Iscariot." With their catchy rhymes, gripping narratives, and memorable characters, these ballads are sure to delight readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.