Author : John Buchan
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 50,68 MB
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1473373808
John Buchan is one of the finest writers of historical romances, novels packed with beautifully described landscapes and rich powerful characters.
Author : Nathan Waddell
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 41,37 MB
Release : 2020-07-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1527556557
This book offers an introduction to the breadth and diversity of the literary and non-literary work of John Buchan (1875–1940). It stakes a claim for him as an engaged interpreter of twentieth-century modernity, and provides evaluative readings of his output. In addition to demonstrating how Buchan’s work complicates the reductive view of early twentieth-century literature as neatly cordoned-off into “low” and “high” forms of production, this book discusses his theories of empire and imperialism, his account of historiography, and his response to the First World War. In addition to his many roles as a journalist, propagandist, war reporter, editor, civil servant, and statesman, Buchan was a committed literary critic, philosopher, and writer of history. This book explores the many connections between his work and such modernists as Joseph Conrad, Ford Madox Ford, D. H. Lawrence, and Wyndham Lewis, and it situates Buchan as an intellectual figure who provided a distinctive set of readings of his modern times. Running throughout is a consideration of Buchan’s fascination with binaries, doubles, and duality, which his work variously upholds and investigates. It ends with a discussion of Buchan’s most famous work—The Thirty-Nine Steps (1915)—in relation to paranoia and pathology.
Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 15244 pages
File Size : 39,18 MB
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection with carefully picked out historical novels, adventure classics, romance novels, war stories and other tales set in Scottish highlands and moors. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel
Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 15241 pages
File Size : 21,24 MB
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Magic of Scotland' brings together an unprecedented anthology of over 70 Scottish historical novels, adventure classics, and romance novels, showcasing the rich literary heritage of Scotland and its profound influence on the literary world. This collection spans a wide range of literary styles, from the romantic landscapes of Walter Scott to the thrilling adventures of John Buchan and the magical storytelling of George MacDonald. It also includes the enduring humanist themes found in the works of J. M. Barrie and the captivating tales of Robert Louis Stevenson, offering readers a comprehensive view of Scottish literature's depth and diversity. Each piece has been carefully selected to represent the nuanced portrayal of Scotlands historical and cultural identity, making it a standout compilation for both its literary significance and its celebration of Scottish heritage. The contributing authors, renowned for their pivotal roles in shaping the literary canon, each bring a unique voice and perspective to this collection. From the romanticism of Scott and MacDonald to the pioneering adventure narratives of Stevenson and Buchan, and Barrie's exploration of complex human emotions, these authors have collectively contributed to various literary movements, including romanticism, modernism, and the Scottish Renaissance. Their works not only pay homage to Scotlands rich past but also highlight the universal themes of adventure, love, and heroism, allowing for a rich dialogue between the texts and a deeper understanding of Scottish cultural and literary identity. The Magic of Scotland is an essential anthology for anyone interested in Scottish literature and its enduring impact on the global literary landscape. Offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a variety of literary styles and themes, this collection serves as both an educational resource and a treasure trove of adventure, romance, and historical intrigue. It invites readers to explore the multifaceted narratives of Scotland, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the countrys landscapes, history, and tales. This anthology is a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Scottish literature, promising an engaging and enlightening journey through the heart of Scotlands literary magic.
Author : Kate Macdonald
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 17,25 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1317319842
Considered a quintessentially 'popular' author, John Buchan was a writer of fiction, journalism, philosophy and Scottish history. By examining his engagement with empire, psychoanalysis and propaganda, the contributors to this volume place Buchan at the centre of the debate between popular culture and the modernist elite.
Author : John Buchan
Publisher :
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473317277
A classic historical romance by John Buchan. Set in Scotland amongst the chaos of the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. Our hero is Francis Birkenshaw and man for who the Jacobite cause means nothing until a meeting with a beautiful Jacobite women called Margaret Murray, she offers him the chance of danger and adventure as we follow them both to Culloden moor.
Author : John Buchan
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 25,78 MB
Release : 2020-10-10
Category :
ISBN :
A Lost Lady of Old Years is an 1899 novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It was first published in serial form in Today. The title comes from Browning's poem Waring.
Author : David Scott Kastan
Publisher :
Page : 2648 pages
File Size : 26,14 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0195169212
A comprehensive reference presents over five hundred full essays on authors and a variety of topics, including censorship, genre, patronage, and dictionaries.
Author : George Watson
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 20,45 MB
Release : 1972-12-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
More than fifty specialists have contributed to this new edition of volume 4 of The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. The design of the original work has established itself so firmly as a workable solution to the immense problems of analysis, articulation and coordination that it has been retained in all its essentials for the new edition. The task of the new contributors has been to revise and integrate the lists of 1940 and 1957, to add materials of the following decade, to correct and refine the bibliographical details already available, and to re-shape the whole according to a new series of conventions devised to give greater clarity and consistency to the entries.
Author : John Buchan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2017-02-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781543000344
Sir Quixote of the Moors is an 1895 novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It is Buchan's first novel, written when he was nineteen and an undergraduate at Glasgow University. Buchan's original title was Sir Quixote, and he was annoyed by the addition of "of the Moors" by his publisher
