Books by "Hugh Alexander Morrison"
2 books found
This book argues that while Anglo-Saxon culture has given rise to virtually no myths at all, myth has played a central role in the historical development of Scottish identity. Hugh Trevor-Roper explores three myths across 400 years of Scottish history: the political myth of the "ancient constitution" of Scotland; the literary myth, including Walter Scott as well as Ossian and ancient poetry; and the sartorial myth of tartan and the kilt, invented--ironically, by Englishmen--in quite modern times. Trevor-Roper reveals myth as an often deliberate cultural construction used to enshrine a people's identity. While his treatment of Scottish myth is highly critical, indeed debunking, he shows how the ritualization and domestication of Scotland's myths as local color diverted the Scottish intelligentsia from the path that led German intellectuals to a dangerous myth of racial supremacy. This compelling manuscript was left unpublished on Trevor-Roper's death in 2003 and is now made available for the first time. Written with characteristic elegance, lucidity, and wit, and containing defiant and challenging opinions, it will absorb and provoke Scottish readers while intriguing many others. "I believe that the whole history of Scotland has been coloured by myth; and that myth, in Scotland, is never driven out by reality, or by reason, but lingers on until another myth has been discovered, or elaborated, to replace it."-Hugh Trevor-Roper
Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: 170+ Space Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics
by Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Sinclair Lewis, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, Milo Hastings, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edward Bellamy, H. Beam Piper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Aldous Huxley, Edgar Wallace, Francis Bacon, Robert Cromie, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, C. S. Lewis, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Garrett P. Serviss, George Orwell, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Malcolm Jameson, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Otis Adelbert Kline, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish, Yevgeny Zamyatin
2023 · DigiCat
The 'Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: 170+ Space Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics' invites readers to traverse the vast realms of imagination, exploring the speculative landscapes of both familiar and uncharted worlds. This anthology offers a remarkable spectrum of narratives that range from tales of space exploration to foreboding dystopias, and riveting accounts of hidden civilizations. With classic stories that have stood the test of time, it illuminates a wide array of philosophies and futurist visions. The varied literary styles—from the imaginative foresight of H.G. Wells to the penetrating social critiques of George Orwell—combined with a focus on timeless themes such as the nature of humanity and the limits of technological advancement, create a tapestry as diverse as the authors themselves. The collection is a convergence of pioneering voices who have individually and collectively shaped the trajectory of science fiction. These authors hail from different eras and cultural backgrounds, enriching the anthology through a melding of unique perspectives. As stalwarts of literary movements, ranging from the Romanticism of Mary Shelley to the Modernism of Aldous Huxley, their works echo through time, reflecting the fears and hopes of their respective generations. Together, they illuminate the resilience of human imagination and the endless pursuit of knowledge across the universe. This anthology is an essential tome for those eager to engage with the visionaries who laid the groundwork for contemporary speculative fiction. It offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in a myriad of worlds, each crafted with precision and creativity, fostering a deeper understanding of the genre's evolution. A gateway to insightful discourse, 'Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection' encourages readers to not only appreciate the individual masterpieces but also to partake in the rich dialogues crafted across the centuries, making it an indispensable treasure for enthusiasts and scholars alike.