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Informationen zum Autor James Hogg (1770 - 21 November 1835) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and essayist known for writing in both Scots and English. Born on a small farm near Ettrick, Scotland, Hogg worked as a shepherd and farmhand in his youth and was primarily self-educated through reading. He became friends with notable writers of his time, including Sir Walter Scott, and even wrote an unauthorized biography of Scott. Hogg gained recognition as the "Ettrick Shepherd," a nickname under which some of his works were published. His notable works include the novel "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner," the poem "The Queen's Wake," and the collection of songs "Jacobite Relics." Hogg's writings were often inspired by his experiences as a shepherd and his love for Scottish culture. He died in 1835 and was buried in Ettrick Churchyard. Klappentext James Hogg was born on 9 December 1770 in Ettrick Forest in Selkirk, Scotland. He worked as a shepherd and taught himself how to read and write before being introduced to Sir Walter Scott who helped him begin his literary career. His first collection of poems, The Mountain Bard , was published in 1807 and this was followed by The Queen's Wake in 1813. He went on to work for Blackwood's Magazine and published his most famous work, The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner , in 1824. James Hogg died on 21 November 1835. Zusammenfassung 'A Scottish classic, a world classic' Ian Rankin, ObserverRobert is a difficult and disturbed young man.
