Publisher's Synopsis
The Literary Life of Edinburgh is a book written by A. H. Moncur-Sime in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the literary scene in Edinburgh during the 18th and 19th centuries. It covers the lives and works of famous Scottish writers like Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. The book also explores the literary societies that existed in Edinburgh during this time and the role they played in promoting literature. Moncur-Sime provides a vivid description of the city's literary landmarks, including the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Edinburgh University. The book is a comprehensive guide to the literary history of Edinburgh and is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
