लेखक: Cyrus Adler

Allan Ramsay (1686-1758) was a notable figure in the Scottish literary tradition, a poet, and a publisher who made a substantial impact during the 18th century, particularly within the Scottish Enlightenment period. Born in Lanark, Scotland, Ramsay began his literary career after moving to Edinburgh. He established himself not only by his pastoral poetry but also as a skilled editor and anthologist. Although Ramsay”s works revolved largely around the Scots language and vernacular, he showed an interest in stories from different cultures as well, which is evident from his involvement in “Told in the Coffee House: Turkish Tales”. While this collection is lesser-known compared to his Scots works such as “The Gentle Shepherd” and the anthology “The Tea-Table Miscellany”, it still reflects his literary style characterized by lively narrative and a clear, engaging language. His reputation today rests on his efforts to collect and preserve Scottish literary heritage, his charming pastoral poetry, and as a progenitor to Robert Burns. Ramsay”s work contributed significantly to the appreciation of folk tales and the development of narrative forms in literature during his time. Because of his contributions, Allan Ramsay holds a place of esteem in the canon of Scottish literature.