Allan Ramsay was born on October 15, 1686 in Scotland. Scottish poet and author known for his pastoral writing and for his editorial revival of Scottish vernacular literature. His works include The Tea-table Miscellany, The Ever Green, and The Gentle Shepherd.
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About
Scottish poet and author known for his pastoral writing and for his editorial revival of Scottish vernacular literature. His works include The Tea-table Miscellany, The Ever Green, and The Gentle Shepherd.
Before Fame
He was born to John and Alice Ramsey in Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1701, he became a wig maker's apprentice in Edinburgh.
Trivia
He established the first circulating library in Scotland and also worked as a bookseller.
Family Life
He married Christian Ross in 1712. The couple had six children, one of whom became a portrait Painter.
Associated With
Literary contemporary Alexander Pope praised Ramsay's work.
