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Scottish Literature (Edinburgh Critical Guides to Literature),Used
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This guide combines detailed literary history with discussion of contemporary debates about Scottishness. The book considers the rise of Scottish Studies, the development of a national literature, and issues of cultural nationalism. Beginning in the medieval period during a time of nation building, the book goes on to focus on the 'Scots revival' of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries before moving on to discuss the literary renaissance of the twentieth century. Debates concerning Celticism and Gaelic take place alongside discussion of key Scottish writers such as William Dunbar, Robert Burns, Walter Scott, Thomas Carlyle, Margaret Oliphant, Hugh MacDiarmid, Alasdair Gray, Janice Galloway and Liz Lochhead. The book also considers migr writers to Scotland; Scottish literature in relation to England, the United States and Ireland; and postcolonialism and other theories that shed fresh light on the current status and future of Scottish literature.Key Features*Identifies the main trends in the emergence and development of Scottish literature, situating them in historical and cultural context*Discusses longrunning debates about Scottish language and national identity through detailed readings of authors and texts*Introduces students to a variety of comparative and theoretical approaches which further develop an understanding of Scottish literature*Encourages reflection on questions of Scottish nationalism, cultural politics, canonicity and the rise of Scottish Studies
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Scottish Literature (Edinburgh Critical Guides to Literature)'? A: The book provides a detailed literary history of Scottish literature, discussing contemporary debates about Scottishness, the rise of Scottish Studies, and key literary figures from the medieval period to the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Gerard Carruthers.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What topics are covered in this guide? A: It covers topics such as the emergence of a national literature, cultural nationalism, debates about Scottish language and identity, and key Scottish writers including Robert Burns, Walter Scott, and others.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Scottish Literature (Edinburgh Critical Guides to Literature)' published? A: The book was published on April 17, 2009.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include identifying trends in Scottish literature, discussing long-running debates about national identity, and introducing various comparative and theoretical approaches.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to introduce students to Scottish literature and encourage reflection on cultural politics and nationalism.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on postcolonialism? A: Yes, it includes discussions on postcolonialism and other theories related to Scottish literature.