Category Archives: Poetry

Scott, Scottish and Scotland

Sir Walter Scott’s impact on literature is undeniable. He created the modern historical novel, and his chosen subject matter of Highland “revival” awakened countless readers to a proud and formerly independent Scotland. Explaining his chosen literary timeframe of historical Scotland, … Continue reading

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“Waverley”

In a few days, a cable tv station in the US will premier its 16-part adaptation of a very well-known series of historical romance novels. Set in Scotland just before, during, and after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, the (now … Continue reading

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A Burns By Any Other Name…

Call him Robert, Robbie, Rabbie, or the Ploughman Poet:  Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) is the poet-son of Scotland. He was named the “greatest Scot” in a 2009 popular vote by Scotland’s STV television channel. Of … Continue reading

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