A Survey Of Scottish Literature In The Nineteenth Century: With Some Reference To The Eighteenth

By James Main Dixon

Book Overview

""A Survey of Scottish Literature in the Nineteenth Century: With Some Reference to the Eighteenth"" is a comprehensive book by James Main Dixon that explores the literary landscape of Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the works of prominent Scottish writers such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson, among others. The author examines the various literary genres that emerged during this period, including poetry, drama, and fiction, and how they reflected the social, cultural, and political changes that were taking place in Scotland. The book also explores the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment on literature, as well as the role of literary societies and publications in promoting Scottish literature. Overall, ""A Survey of Scottish Literature in the Nineteenth Century: With Some Reference to the Eighteenth"" is an essential read for anyone interested in Scottish literature and its historical context.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430480521
• ISBN13: 9781430480525
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"