The first contemporary critical investigation since Liz Lochhead's appointment as Scotland's second Scots Makar, this Companion examines her poetry, theatre, visual and performing arts, broadcast media, her theatre for children and young people, her translations for the stage as well as translations of her texts into foreign languages and cultures.
nbspAnne Varty provides a detailed study of the cultural, personal and political influences that shaped Wildes writing. The study concentrates primarily on his fiction, critical dialogues and plays that were published between 1890 and 1895, and detailed accounts of Wildes lesser known works such as his poetry, journalism and letters are also presented.
This unique collection of extracts is taken from women's journals and magazines - both British and American - on the eve of the twentieth century. Arranged by subject, the collection focuses on what this pivotal moment represented for women and includes an introduction to women's journalism of the period.The rapidly changing conditions then surrounding a woman's world are illustrated here by sections on:* monarchy* women and war* colonial wome...
Explores the significance of Liz Lochhead's work for the twenty-first century. This companion examines her poetry, theatre, visual and performing arts, and broadcast media. It situates Lochhead at the forefront of developing Scottish culture in a global context. It provides a bibliography of Lochhead's works and a select bibliography of criticism.
