The Genius of Scotland
Or, Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion
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A familiar landscape can hold the memories of an entire childhood, and that connection shapes Robert Turnbull's account of Scotland. Writing about the country where he was born and educated, he joins descriptions of scenery to literary portraits, incidents of travel and reflections on religious life. His opening considers how affection influences the way people see their native land. The contents extend that approach through Edinburgh, Glasgow, castles, churches and places associated with Scottish poets.
At Glasgow University, a walk through courtyards towards the museum becomes an occasion to recall his own student days. Turnbull remembers the excitement surrounding public speakers and the teachers who encouraged his interest in literature. Biographical sketches of Burns, Knox, Scott and other figures sit alongside these personal observations.
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- Author
- Robert Turnbull
- Reading time
- About 7 hours
- Pages
- 223
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Literature
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