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The Phanaticks (Hardcover)
Archibald Pitcairne, John Macqueen; Edited by John Macqueen
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R1,077
Discovery Miles 10 770
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First modern edition of a highly provocative Scottish drama.
Written at the very end of the seventeenth century, The Phanaticks
(previously known as The Assembly) satirises in dramatic form
contemporary political and religious affairs, presenting some
well-known figures in thethinnest of disguises. Overtly a comedy
about two young women opposed by such forces as the Governer of
Edinburgh Castle (Lord Huffy), it is an excoriating attack on the
hypocrisy and political chicanery of Scottish religious sects,
alongside its romance and sexual innuendo. The author, Archibald
Pitcairne, was a celebrated physician and wit; this work
demonstrates his talent for controversy (he was ejected from the
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, an institution which he
helped to found, after a dispute about his theoretical approaches
to medicine). Indeed, so provocative was it deemed that despite
being printed in 1722 and 1752, there is no record of any
contemporary performance. This first modern edition is based on an
early manuscript, with corrections possibly in Pitcairne's own
hand; it is presented with full contextual and historical notes.
John MacQueen is Emeritus Professor of English, University of
Edinburgh.
First published in 1970, this book examines the use of allegory in
religious, philosophical and literary texts. It traces the
development of the device over time from the Classical period
through to the early modern and modern periods, demonstrating its
evolution from the transmission of myths and religious beliefs to a
literary device.
First published in 1970, this book examines the use of allegory in
religious, philosophical and literary texts. It traces the
development of the device over time from the Classical period
through to the early modern and modern periods, demonstrating its
evolution from the transmission of myths and religious beliefs to a
literary device.
A 'vessel for living' - such were the words Glenn Adamson used to
describe this remarkable residence. Richard Meier designed the
Grotta home to house Sandra and Louis Grotta's collection of
contemporary studio jewellery and significant works in wood,
ceramic and fibre. The building was conceived around the
collection, framing the objects within the open architecture, which
comprises an equal blend of glass and concrete. Nature, visible
from many vantage points, plays an essential supporting role. The
Grotta Home by Richard Meier: A Marriage of Architecture and Craft
is rich in photographs of the collection and provides impressive
insights into this exceptionally personal project. The accompanying
essays afford the reader a greater sense of how the Grottas have
not simply acquired art, but have immersed themselves in it.
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