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Title: The Three Perils of Man
Author: James Hogg (The Ettrick Shepherd)
Year of Publication: 1822 (19th century)
Type: Novel
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, HorrorSupernatural,
Plot Summary: An exuberant medieval romance full of war, devilry, women and witchcraft, the emphasis being on sin, superstition and strict retribution. Hogg does not allow historical fact to get in the way of a good story. Settings range from Galloway to Northumberland; however, key scenes take place at Roxburgh, where the castle is besieged, and at Aikwood Tower, where Gibbie Jordan witnesses a wedding between a demon and a witch.The wizard Michael Scott (q.v.) features. Other noteworthy settings are: Berwick upon Tweed; Blackhope; Cauldshiels Loch; the Debateable Land; the Eildon Tree Stone; Ferniehirst Tower, the Grey Mare’s Tail; Hawick; Mount Comyn; Dryhope; Gemelscleugh; Gorranberry Tower, and Selkirk. The Canongate edition cited below contains a substantial glossary and useful map.
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
ISBN: 0862416469
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Home | Title detail page
Title: The Three Perils of Man
Author: James Hogg (The Ettrick Shepherd)
Year of Publication: 1822 (19th century)
Type: Novel
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, HorrorSupernatural,
Plot Summary: An exuberant medieval romance full of war, devilry, women and witchcraft, the emphasis being on sin, superstition and strict retribution. Hogg does not allow historical fact to get in the way of a good story. Settings range from Galloway to Northumberland; however, key scenes take place at Roxburgh, where the castle is besieged, and at Aikwood Tower, where Gibbie Jordan witnesses a wedding between a demon and a witch.The wizard Michael Scott (q.v.) features. Other noteworthy settings are: Berwick upon Tweed; Blackhope; Cauldshiels Loch; the Debateable Land; the Eildon Tree Stone; Ferniehirst Tower, the Grey Mare’s Tail; Hawick; Mount Comyn; Dryhope; Gemelscleugh; Gorranberry Tower, and Selkirk. The Canongate edition cited below contains a substantial glossary and useful map.
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
ISBN: 0862416469
SITEMAP | LINKS | TERMS & CONDITIONS | © Edinburgh Film Focus 2009