About the Author

The Author: Valentina Bold was educated at the University of Edinburgh, Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Glasgow and has worked at the Universities of Glasgow, Stirling and Aberdeen. She is currently head of Scottish Studies at the University of Glasgow's Crichton Campus, in Dumfries. Dr Bold has published widely on Scottish literature and culture.

Reviews

«The book's examination of Hogg's reception and literary myth-making contributes to a much-needed reassessment of his reputation and the broader implications for other writers. Critisism of Hogg has tended to address his fiction, making Bold's in-depth analysis of his poetry very welcome.» (Suzanne Gilbert, The Bottle Imp)