Nan Shepherd’s Correspondence, 1920-80
“Nan Shepherd’s Correspondence, 1920-80” by Kerri Andrews, published by Edinburgh University Press on November 15, 2024, offers a comprehensive look into the life and influence of Nan Shepherd, a key figure in Scotland’s literary ‘Renaissance’ of the 1930s. This edition compiles letters exchanged with notable contemporaries such as Neil Gunn and Hugh MacDiarmid, revealing the depth of Shepherd’s cultural significance and her journey from a celebrated novelist in the 1920s and 30s to her role as an editor for the Aberdeen University Review.
Readers will find that this collection not only documents Shepherd’s literary achievements but also provides insights into her personal and professional relationships. The book includes an introduction, annotations, and biographical sketches that contextualize her correspondence within the broader landscape of literature and criticism. Covering themes related to women authors and regional cultural movements, “Nan Shepherd’s Correspondence” serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of her contributions to literature and social discourse. With 344 pages, this edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in literary history and criticism.
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Recognised now as one of the most important voices to emerge from Scotland’s literary ‘Renaissance’ in the 1930s, the full extent of Nan Shepherd’s considerable cultural significance is revealed only in the letters she sent and received over the course of her long life and extraordinary career. Including letters from Neil Gunn, Hugh MacDiarmid, Jessie Kesson, Helen B. Cruickshank, Agnes Mure Mackenzie and many more, this edition documents Shepherd’s emergence as a celebrated novelist in the 1920s and 30s, her quieter years editing the Aberdeen University Review, and the composition of what would, eventually, be her most famous work, The Living Mountain. With an introduction, annotations and biographical sketches, Nan Shepherd’s Correspondence brings you into Nan Shepherd’s world as one of the most influential literary figures of her generation.
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