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William Black, Novelist
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ISBN13: 9781023870955
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
William Black, Novelist: A Biography, by Thomas Wemyss Reid, offers a detailed look into the life and career of the celebrated Scottish novelist William Black. Published in 1902, this biography explores Black's personal journey and professional achievements, providing insights into the man behind such beloved novels as A Daughter of Heth and Macleod of Dare.
Reid meticulously chronicles Black's upbringing, his early career in journalism, and his eventual rise to literary fame. The biography sheds light on Black's writing process, his influences, and the cultural context in which he created his works. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Black's contributions to Victorian literature and his lasting impact on Scottish letters. This volume is essential for scholars and enthusiasts interested in late 19th-century literature and the life of a significant novelist of his time.
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