The History begins with the first full-scale critical consideration of Scotland's earliest literature, drawn from the diverse cultures and languages of its earl

Combines historical rigour with an analysis of dramatic contexts, themes and formsThe 17 contributors explore the longstanding and vibrant Scottish dramatic tra

Introducing the neglected tradition of Scottish women's writing to readers who may already be familiar with English Victorian realism or the historical romances

Includes: Writer's Cramp by John Byrne, Losing Venice by John Clifford, Elizabeth Gordon Quinn by Chris Hannan, The Letter Box by Ann Marie di Mambro, Dead Dad