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  • 131English literature — Introduction       the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… …

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  • 132Fergusson, Robert — ▪ Scottish poet born Sept. 5, 1750, Edinburgh, Scot. died Oct. 16, 1774, Edinburgh       Scottish poet who was one of the leading figures of the 18th century revival of Scots vernacular writing and the chief forerunner of Robert Burns (Burns,… …

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