Scotland's Books: A History of Scottish Literature
- ISBN-10
- 019538623X
- ISBN-13
- 9780195386233
- Series
- Scotland's Books
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 831
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-01-30
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press on Demand
- Author
- Robert Crawford
Description
From Treasure Island to Trainspotting, Scotland's rich literary tradition has influenced writing across centuries and cultures far beyond its borders. Here, for the first time, is a single volume presenting the glories of fifteen centuries of Scottish literature. This is a marvelous and lively literary history that will appeal to general readers, Scots, and travelers alike.
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