James Hogg Libri

A collection of poetry by notable Scottish writers James Hogg, Robert Burns, and William Motherwell. The works explore themes such as nature, love, and Scottish folklore.

Exploring themes of sin and redemption, the narrative follows an outcast born to a radiant mother and a sinful father, who fled from their marriage. The protagonist grapples with his identity in a world marked by supernatural elements and moral conflict. James Hogg's compelling storytelling delves into the complexities of the human psyche, making this work a cornerstone of Scottish literature and a profound reflection on the nature of guilt and justification.

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Based on Hogg's 1831 collection entitled Songs by the Ettrick Shepherd, this critical edition provides the original text as well as the history of its genesis.

The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner is a startling tale of murder and madness set in a time of troubles like our own. Robert Wringhim is a religious fanatic: one of God's chosen who believes himself free to disregard the strictures of morality—a view in which he is much encouraged by the elusive, peculiarly striking foreigner who becomes his dearest friend. Describing the seductive mutual dependence of these soulmates and the way—efficient at first, then increasingly intoxicated—they go about settling scores with their (and of course God's) enemies, James Hogg presents a powerful picture of evil in the world and in the heart and mind. This work of black humor, acute psychological insight, and, in the end, deeply compassionate humanity is one of the masterpieces of literature in English.

In early years of 18th century, Scotland is torn by religious and political strife. The sinner, justified by his Calvinist conviction that his own salvation is pre-ordained, is suspected of involvement in a series of crimes. A century later his memoirs reveals truth. The tale illustrates effect of self-righteous bigotry on a fanatical character.

Jediná kniha skotského autora z počátku minulého století, přítele sira Waltera Scotta a obyčejného pastevce. Kniha sestává z dvojího zpracování téhož příběhu vyprávěného jednou „vševědoucím“ vypravěčem, podruhé pak hlavním hrdinou příběhu ve formě jeho soukromého deníku. Východiskem knihy je existence náboženských sekt kalvínského vyznání, jejichž příslušníci věřili v Boží předurčení člověka ke spáse či záhubě, které člověk nemůže svým životem v žádném případě změnit. Autor v knize ironizuje a dovádí do absurdity víru těchto sekt a spojuje živé realistické líčení postav a krajiny s groteskními, fantastickými obrazy. Knihu je možné číst jako prazvláštní detektivní příběh i jako ironizující studii extrémního, vysoce netolerantního a agresivního typu křesťanství, které doslova zaměnilo Boha za ďábla.

Vor vierzehn Jahren zog Prues große Liebe nach England. Alles, was sie sich wünscht, ist Logan wiederzusehen und dann steht er plötzlich vor ihr. Gefangen von alten Gefühlen und neu entbrannter Leidenschaft entwickelt sich eine heiße Affäre zwischen den beiden. Doch als Logan Prue anlügt, droht ihre junge Liebe zu scheitern.