Poems By Thomas Blacklock: Together With An Essay On The Education Of The Blind (1894)

Poems by Thomas Blacklock: Together with an Essay on the Education of the Blind (1894) is a collection of poems by the Scottish poet and clergyman, Thomas Blacklock. The book features a range of his works, including sonnets, odes, and elegies, as well as a lengthy essay on the education of the blind.The poems in this collection reflect Blacklock's interest in nature, morality, and religion, and showcase his skill in crafting verse that is both beautiful and thought-provoking. Many of his poems are inspired by his experiences as a blind person, and explore themes of darkness, light, and perception.The essay on the education of the blind is a significant contribution to the field of education, and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by blind students in the 18th century. Blacklock draws on his own experiences as a blind person to argue that blind students are capable of achieving the same level of education as their sighted peers, and advocates for the use of tactile teaching methods and the development of specialized educational materials for the blind.Overall, Poems by Thomas Blacklock: Together with an Essay on the Education of the Blind (1894) is a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a talented poet and advocate for the blind.To Which Is Prefixed A New Account Of The Life And Writings Of The Author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.