Literature: History & Criticism

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  • Cover scan of Dictionary Of Literary Characters
    £25.00
    Dictionary Of Literary Characters - Hardback
    Revised and expanded, this new edition contains over 6,500 entries providing a guide to the wealth of characters created by writers in English. New features include concise biographies of the authors, panels covering topics such as 'the detective in fiction', an appendix of literary awards and a literary/historical chronology.
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    The Edinburgh History Of Scottish Literature - Hardback
    This three-volume set offers a major reinterpretation, re-evaluation and repositioning of the scope, nature and importance of Scottish literature.
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    'Keeping The Sources Pure': The Making Of George Mackay Brown - Sabine Schmid - Paperback
    Sabine Schmid assesses the literary stature of George Mackay Brown by contextualising his prose and his poetry within 20th century British and European literary practices and traditions of thought.
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    On The Atlantic Edge - Kenneth White - Paperback
    The 'Sandstone Highliner' series follows and prolongs the high line of world culture as viewed by its director, Kenneth White, one of the liveliest and most comprehensive minds working in Europe today.
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    The Practical Guide To Textual Analysis - David Cockburn - Paperback
    David Cockburn offers a step-by-step approach to textual analysis, revealing the essential skills that need to be learned and developed to successfully study literature.
  • Ris A' Bhruthaich
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    Ris A' Bhruthaich: Criticism And Prose Writings - Somhairle MacGill-Eain - Paperback
    This book contains over 40 years of criticism, the changes and development in Gaelic scholarship during that period bringing fresh perceptions and interpretations. The essays vary in subject matter, from the folk songs of the 17th century to the parallels between the instigators of the Clearances and the fascists of Germany.
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    Somhairle: Dàin Is Deilbh - Paperback
    Published to celebrate the acclaimed author's 80th birthday, this is a collection of poetry, essays and photographs by leading authors and photographers.
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    Why Scottish Literature Matters - Carla Sassi - Paperback
    Part of the 'Saltire' series examining the significance of Scottish history, philosophy, and the Scots language, Carla Sassi's work examines Scotland's literature from the earliest times to the late 20th century, and offers insights into the nature of nationhood and identity.