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Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight

By John Willcock
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The biography reconstructs the life of a seventeenth-century Scottish knight and writer, tracing his family background, education, foreign travel, recurring money troubles, and involvement in the civil wars that led to capture and imprisonment. It chronicles his return to literary activity and surveys a wide-ranging output — including a major translation of Rabelais, epigrams, genealogical pieces, experiments in language, and miscellaneous treatises — and assesses how erudition, flamboyant style, and personal eccentricity shaped both his public actions and his literary persona.

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John Willcock

John Willcock was an author known for his work on the life and contributions of Sir Thomas Urquhart, a 17th-century Scottish writer and translator. His notable book, "Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight," explores the complexities of Urquhart's character and his literary achievements. Willcock's writing provides insight into the historical context of Urquhart's life, shedding light on the cultural and intellectual currents of his time. Through his examination of Urquhart, Willcock contributes to the understanding of Scottish literary heritage and the evolution of prose in the early modern period.

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