The Heart of Mid-Lothian
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- Paperback
864 pages
- Release Date
25 August 1994
Summary
In his introduction, Tony Inglis discusses Scott’s rich use of language and dialect, the novel’s historical background, themes, and narrative mode.
Jeanie Deans, a dairymaid, decides she must walk to London to gain an audience with the Queen. Her sister is to be executed for infanticide, and while refusing to lie to help her case, Jeanie is desperate for a reprieve. Set in the 1730s in a Scotland uneasily united with England, The Heart of Mid-Lothian dramatizes different kind…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140431292 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140431292 |
| Author: | Walter Scott, Tony Inglis |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 864 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 25 August 1994 |
| Weight: | 619g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 49mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
Walter Scott
Tony Inglis is a writer and editor from Scotland. He has written for a variety of publications on music, film, and culture. He is interested in the intersections of art, politics, and identity. He currently lives in Glasgow.
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