The Ettrick Shepherd [Paperback]

Originally published in 1927, this book presents a study regarding the Scottish poet and novelist James Hogg (17701835).Originally published in 1927, this book presents a study regarding the life and works of the Scottish poet and novelist James Hogg (17701835), also known as the 'Ettrick Shepherd'. Extensive textual notes are incorporated throughout and a detailed bibliography is also included.Originally published in 1927, this book presents a study regarding the life and works of the Scottish poet and novelist James Hogg (17701835), also known as the 'Ettrick Shepherd'. Extensive textual notes are incorporated throughout and a detailed bibliography is also included.Originally published in 1927, this book presents a study regarding the life and works of the Scottish poet and novelist James Hogg (17701835), also known as the 'Ettrick Shepherd'. Extensive textual notes are incorporated throughout and a detailed bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Hogg's life and writings.Prefatory note; 1. Early struggles; 2. Compiler and editor; 3. Picturesque tours and The Mountain Bard; 4. Early days in Edinburgh; 5. Later life in Edinburgh: The Poetic Mirror and Blackwood's Magazine; 6. Altrive Lake and Mount Benger; 7. The tales of the shepherd; 8. Later poems and songs; 9. The last days of the shepherd; Appendix. Auld Maitland and Otterburn; Bibliography; List of authorities; Index; Glossary.