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Narrating Scotland: The Imagination Of Robert Louis Stevenson,Used
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A reading of Stevenson as a historian at odds with traditionBeloved for generations as one of Robert Louis Stevenson's most thrilling adventure novels, Kidnapped tells the story of David Balfour, a shrewd and orphaned Lowlander, and Alan Breck Stewart, the brave and flamboyant Jacobite rebel. Together with its less familiar sequel, David Balfour, both novels constitute what many scholars consider to be Stevenson's greatest achievement in fiction. In this reinterpretation, Barry Menikoff questions the traditional understanding of these twin novels as mere adventure stories. He suggests instead that Stevenson wrote the volumes with a broader and more searching purpose in mind.Although Stevenson chose to cloak himself in the guise of an entertainer with no aim beyond relating amusing and romantic tales from the past, Menikoff reveals that the writer was a serious student of Scottish history and culture. His true project was nothing less than the reconstitution of his country's history in the period just after the collapse of the Jacobite rebellion. Menikoff contends that in Kidnapped and David Balfour Stevenson imaginatively reconstructed that culture, in part for the sake of his nation, and for its posterity.Narrating Scotland traces the Scottish writer's weaving together of source material from memoirs, letters, histories, and records of trials. Menikoff uncovers the documentary basis for reading Kidnapped and David Balfour as political allegories and reveals the skill with which Stevenson offered a narrative that British colonizers could enjoy without being offended by its underlying condemnation. Menikoff shows that Stevenson's experiments in fiction, which would anticipate such works as Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, successfully inscribed his country's loss of indigenous culture upon an epic narrative that for more than a century has masqueraded as a common adventure story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Narrating Scotland'? A: 'Narrating Scotland' explores Robert Louis Stevenson's work as a historian, highlighting how he used his novels, particularly 'Kidnapped' and its sequel 'David Balfour', to reconstruct Scotland's history after the Jacobite rebellion.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Narrating Scotland'? A: The author of 'Narrating Scotland' is Barry Menikoff, who offers a reinterpretation of Stevenson's novels and their historical significance.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Narrating Scotland' is listed as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but remains readable and intact.
- Q: What genre does 'Narrating Scotland' belong to? A: 'Narrating Scotland' falls under the genre of Movements & Periods, focusing on historical literary analysis.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Narrating Scotland'? A: 'Narrating Scotland' contains a total of 233 pages, providing a comprehensive reading experience.
- Q: Is 'Narrating Scotland' available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'Narrating Scotland' is available in hardcover, which offers durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: When was 'Narrating Scotland' published? A: 'Narrating Scotland' was published on February 1, 2005, making it a relatively recent addition to the studies of Robert Louis Stevenson.
- Q: What makes 'Kidnapped' and 'David Balfour' significant according to the book? A: According to Menikoff, 'Kidnapped' and 'David Balfour' are significant as they serve as political allegories that reflect Stevenson's deeper engagement with Scottish history and culture.
- Q: Does 'Narrating Scotland' provide insight into Stevenson's writing style? A: Yes, 'Narrating Scotland' explores Stevenson's narrative techniques and how he balanced entertainment with serious historical themes.
- Q: Can I expect a scholarly analysis in 'Narrating Scotland'? A: Yes, 'Narrating Scotland' offers a scholarly analysis, examining the documentary basis for Stevenson's work and its implications for understanding Scottish identity.