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""Smollett as Poet"" is a scholarly examination of the lyrical and satirical verse produced by Tobias Smollett, one of the most significant figures of eighteenth-century literature. While Smollett is primarily celebrated for his contributions to the development of the English novel, this work by Howard Swazey Buck offers a focused analysis of his often-overlooked poetic achievements. Through a detailed study of Smollett's style, themes, and literary influences, the author highlights the historical and artistic value of his poems, including ""The Tears of Scotland"" and various odes. The book explores the evolution of Smollett's voice, situating his work within the broader context of the Enlightenment and the evolving poetic standards of his era. Buck provides critical insight into how Smollett's temperament and experiences shaped his poetry, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of his versatile literary career. This study serves as an essential resource for scholars of English literature and those interested in the complexities of eighteenth-century verse, providing a bridge between Smollett's prose mastery and his creative efforts in meter and rhyme. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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