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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
EAN : 9791041806256
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041806256
Paru le : 8 juil. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041806256
- Réf. éditeur : 291921
- Date Parution : 8 juil. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 278
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:15 mm
- Poids : 364gr
- Résumé : "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner" by James Hogg is a complex narrative that explores themes of religious fanaticism, identity, and familial discord. The story is set in 18th-century Scotland and revolves around the Colwan family, particularly focusing on the two sons, George and Robert. George, the legitimate heir, is raised by his father, the Laird of Dalcastle, while Robert, the product of an affair between the Laird's wife and the fervent Calvinist minister, Reverend Wringhim, is brought up under the minister's strict religious doctrines. The novel is structured in two parts: the first is a narrative by an editor who recounts the history of the Colwan family, and the second is a confession by Robert himself. The editor's narrative details the conflict between the Laird and his wife, whose extreme religious views lead to a separation. Robert grows up under the influence of Reverend Wringhim, developing a rigid and fanatical belief system. This upbringing sets the stage for the inevitable clash between the two brothers, as Robert becomes increasingly convinced of his own divine election and justified in his actions, no matter how immoral. The novel delves into the psychological and moral implications of predestination and the destructive power of religious extremism. Hogg's work is a profound exploration of the human psyche, questioning the nature of evil and the influence of upbringing and belief on one's actions.
- Biographie : James Hogg was born on a small farm near Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland in 1770 and was baptised there on 9 December, his actual date of birth having never been recorded. His father, Rrt Hogg (1729-1820), was a tenant farmer while his mother, Margaret Hogg (née Laidlaw) (1730-1813), was noted for collecting native Scottish ballads. Margaret Laidlaw's father, known as Will o' Phawhope, was said to have been the last man in the Border country to speak with the fairies. James was the second eldest of four brothers, his siblings being William, David, and Rrt (from eldest to youngest). Rrt and David later emigrated to the United States, while James and William remained in Scotland for their entire lives.
