The Collected Works Of James Hogg Winter Evening Tales

re-positioning at the centre of nineteenth-century Scottish literary-critical scrutiny over the past few years.' Susan Manning, Eighteenth-Century Scotland --Book Jacket.

'Winter Evening Tales' was James Hogg's most successful work of prose fiction in his lifetime. It is an example of the national genre pioneered by Hogg - a miscellaneous collection of narratives, novellas, tales, poems and sketches.

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748620869);Winter Evening Tales (1820; second edition 1821) was James Hogg's most successful work of prose fiction in his lifetime. Exhibiting the most complex genesis of any of Hogg's works, it is the outstanding example of a 'national' genre pioneered by him - the miscellaneous collection of popular and traditional narratives. Hogg's experimental medley of novellas, tales, poems and sketches posed a lively alternative to the dominant form of the historical novel established by Walter Scott. The collection includes terse masterpieces of mystery and the uncanny, virtuoso improvisations on folktale themes, and - the highlights of the edition - two brilliant autobiographical novellas, The Renowned Adventures of Basil Lee and Love Adventures of Mr George Cochrane.Reprinted in incomplete and unreliable texts in Victorian editions of Hogg's works, Winter Evening Tales fell into almost total obscurity after the author's death. The Stirling/ South Carolina Edition of the Collected Works of James Hogg is delighted to republish this key work in Hogg's career in its entirety for the first time since the early nineteenth century."

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"Hogg left a written record of three of his many journeys to the Highlands, those of 1802, 1803 and 1804, and in Highland Journeys he offers a thoughtful and deeply-felt response to the Highland Clearances. He gives vivid pictures of his experiences, including a narrow escape from a Navy press-gang, and a Sacrament day with one minister preaching in English and another in Gaelic. Hogg also explains aspects of Gaelic culture such as the waulking songs, and he describes the trade in kelp, lucrative to the landowners but back-breaking and ill-paid for the workers. Highland Journeys makes a refreshing contribution to our understanding of early nineteenth-century travel writing"--Publisher description.

In 'Collected Works of James Hogg: Novels, Scottish Mystery Tales & Fantasy Stories', readers will delve into the mystical and intriguing world created by the Scottish author, James Hogg. This comprehensive collection showcases Hogg's diverse literary styles, from his gripping Scottish mystery tales to his captivating fantasy stories. Hogg's unique ability to blend folklore, superstition, and the supernatural into his narratives sets him apart as a master storyteller of his time. Each work in this collection is a testament to Hogg's talent for crafting intricate plots and compelling characters, making this anthology a must-read for fans of gothic literature and fantasy fiction. The richness of Hogg's language and vivid descriptions immerse readers in the magical worlds he creates, leaving a lasting impression on those who dare to explore his work. James Hogg, a versatile writer with a deep connection to his Scottish roots, drew inspiration from his upbringing in the countryside and his love for traditional Scottish folklore. His passion for storytelling is evident in his meticulously crafted narratives, which draw readers in with their suspense and mystery. The complexity of Hogg's characters and the depth of his storytelling reveal a writer who was ahead of his time in his understanding of human nature and the power of the written word. For readers who appreciate intricate storytelling, rich language, and a touch of the supernatural, 'Collected Works of James Hogg' is a literary treasure waiting to be discovered and cherished for its timeless appeal.

Excerpt from Winter Evening Tales: Collected Among the Cottagers in the South of Scotland Though I believe my performance as a ploughman was of a very inferior species, I remember, I soon he came superciliously vain of it, which provoked m neighbour ploughmen to treat me with very little de erence. I was not slack in telling them, that it arose all from envy, at seeing themselves so much outdone by me, in a business which they had practised all their lives, but had never understood. There was no Stand ing of this from a novice, for the border hinds are an independent and high-spirited race of men, and mat ters went on any way but cordially between us. My partial father came over to my side, which made the breach still the wider; and at length they told him to my face, that they would no longer work along with me; for, besides not keeping up my part, and leaving them all the drudgery, I took it upon me to direct them, while, at the same time, I knew no more of farm-la bour than a cat. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

"Hogg left a written record of three of his many journeys to the Highlands, those of 1802, 1803 and 1804, and in Highland Journeys he offers a thoughtful and deeply-felt response to the Highland Clearances. He gives vivid pictures of his experiences, including a narrow escape from a Navy press-gang, and a Sacrament day with one minister preaching in English and another in Gaelic. Hogg also explains aspects of Gaelic culture such as the waulking songs, and he describes the trade in kelp, lucrative to the landowners but back-breaking and ill-paid for the workers. Highland Journeys makes a refreshing contribution to our understanding of early nineteenth-century travel writing"--Publisher description.