Scottish Literature
- 228 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
This comprehensive guide to Scottish Literature combines detailed literary history with discussion of contemporary debates about Scottishness.
Gerard Carruthers Pořadí knih
Gerard Carruthers is a leading scholar of Scottish literature, focusing on works from the late 17th century through to the 20th century. His research delves into the rich literary landscape of Scotland, particularly during the long 18th century. Carruthers is also deeply engaged with the intricacies of textual editing and the history of the book, offering a unique perspective on how literature is preserved and understood. His extensive scholarship illuminates the enduring legacy of Scottish literary traditions.
- 2009
- 2009
Scottish poems
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Scottish poetry dates back to the middle ages. Its characteristic marks are energy, wit, satire and-especially in Gaelic - passionate lyrical intensity. Most readers of English poetry are familiar with Irish writing in English, less so with Scots. This volume will add a whole new dimension to their experience of the unparalleled heritage of great poetry produced in these islands. The collection contains all the poets everyone has heard of - Burns, Stevenson, MacDiarmid,Henryson, Scott, Drummond of Hawthornden - and many more beside, including writers from the current renaissance in Scottish poetry.
- 2004
Gerard Carruthers' SCOTNOTE study guide focuses on three novels: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Master of Ballantrae, and The Ebb-Tide. Suitable for senior school pupils and students at all levels.