19th Century
A01=Robin Mayhead
Author_Robin Mayhead
Blind Fiddler
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Category=DSK
characterisation techniques
Criticism
Dandie Dinmont
David Deans
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eq_biography-true-stories
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Fergus Mac Ivor
Guy Mannering
historical fiction analysis
History
Jew's Harp
Lammer Moor
Lang Account
literary conventions exploration
Literature
Meg Dods
Meg Merrilies
Merry Land
moral and political context
nineteenth-century literature
Overt Political Theme
Politico Religious Conflict
Prudential Motives
Reuben Butler
Richard III
Scott
Scottish novel critical perspectives
Scottish Superstition
Sir Arthur Wardour
vernacular language studies
Wash Hand Basin
Waver Ley
Young Man
Product details
- ISBN 9781138675353
- Weight: 390g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 19 Jul 2016
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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First published in 1968, this study is an exciting and challenging introduction to the writings of Sir Walter Scott. The author discusses the more striking features of Scott’s style — his use of language and characterisation — and also evaluates the contemporary moral and political attitudes portrayed in the novels. The use of literary conventions of the time is examined with reference to Scott’s work and extracts exemplify in particular the use of the Heroic. While admitting Scott’s faults as a writer, the author presents a general view of him as one whose works deserve deeper study than was the prevailing opinion at the time. This book will be of interest to students of literature.
