Scott-land by Stuart Kelly
Stuart Kelly's biography of Sir Walter Scott defies classification in terms of genre. Rather than a literary biography, or critical study, it is a personal examination of the sometimes overwhelming affect Scott has had on Scottish identity at large, and on how his legacy affects the very act of writing in Scotland.'In a smart, refreshingly uncynical book, Kelly examines Scott, Scotland and himself in an intelligent, lively analysis of a great small country'
-- Ian Finlayson * The Times *'A lovely piece of work - the best book on Scott, indeed, since Edwin Muir's Scott and Scotland'
-- Andrew O'Hagan'Kelly engagingly assesses Scott's various works and insightfully sets Scott in his context'
* Independent *‘Part biography, part literary criticism, part exploration of Scottish identityIt is also part journey of self-discovery’
* The Economist *Stuart Kelly was raised in the Scottish Borders and studied English at Balliol College Oxford, gaining a first class degree and a Master of Studies. He was the Literary Editor of Scotland on Sunday and is now a freelance critic and writer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846971792 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846971799 |
| Title | Scott-land |
| Author | Stuart Kelly |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2011-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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