Henry Mackenzie was a Scottish lawyer and writer, known by the sobriquet "Addison of the North." Although primarily remembered as an author today, his principal income derived from legal roles. A well-paid position as Comptroller of Taxes for Scotland ultimately allowed him to indulge his passion for writing.
The Man of Feeling (1771) is the foremost novel of sentiment in which the hero, Harley demonstrates his sensiblity in a series of episodes as he is tested against an uncaring world. This edition reprints Brian Vickers's authoritative text with a new introduction and notes discussing the work in the context of the Scottish Enlightenment and European sentimentalism.
This collection of essays and transactions provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and culture of Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries. The topics covered include agriculture, social customs, language, and history. Many of the authors were prominent members of the Highland Society of Scotland, which was devoted to promoting the interests of the Scottish Highlands and its people. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture.
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This comprehensive collection of the works of John Home includes his plays, essays, and poems, as well as a detailed account of his life and career. Home, a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, was a talented and versatile writer whose work reflects the intellectual and social debates of his time.