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Literature of Scotland

The Twentieth Century

Paperback

Published: 24th November 2006
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This companion volume to "Literature of Scotland: Medieval to Victorian" examines the writing of the twentieth century--arguably, the richest ever period in Scottish literary history. From "The House with the Green Shutters" to "Trainspotting" and far beyond, this text provides a critical and historical context to the modern upsurge of writing in English, Scots, and Gaelic.

'An excellent resource.' - Caroline McCracken-Flesher, University of Wyoming, USA 'Clear, lucid and accessible.' - Douglas Gifford, University of Glasgow, UK '...a book of formidable scholarship that can be easily dipped into for specific, sought-after information, yet general reader and specialist alike can read Watson's lucid prose from cover-to-cover with pleasure.' - Scott Lyall, Scottish Studies Review Reviews of the previous edition 'Roderick Watson's The Literature of Scotland is a masterly survey of 600 years of writing in Gaelic, Scots and English. It is accurate in its facts, fair in its judgements, brilliant in its compression and a pleasure to read.' - The Weekend Scotsman 'Roderick Watson has done a notable service to Scottish letters. This is a book which should be in every house in Scotland.' - P. H. Scott, Books in Scotland 'A substantial piece of work, written in a lively, flowing style, which combines clarity with concision. The wealth of detail packed into its less than 500 pages makes it an invaluable addition to the shelves of any scholar wishing to know more about Scotland's long and continuing literary tradition.' - Aonghas MacNeacall, The West Highland Free Press 'An essential reference work.' - James Roberson, Glasgow Herald

Acknowledgements
Map of Scotland
Preface
Introduction: Renewals, Revivals and Revisions
The Twentieth Century: The Scottish Literary Renaissance
Beyond the Renaissance: Old Themes, New Blood, New Voices
Chronological Table
Further Reading
Index
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ISBN: 9780230000377
ISBN-10: 0230000371
Series: Literature of Scotland
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 400
Published: 24th November 2006
Dimensions (cm): 21.5 x 13.8  x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.519