This is just a short update to say that the ‘Regional Romanticism’ fellowship has now officially ended. I have taken[…]
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Allan Cunningham
The literary history of Dumfriesshire and Galloway, 1770-1830 involves a fascinating range of characters, including (in no particular order): Robert[…]
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Despite the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Regional Romanticism project is now heading into its final phase. I[…]
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I am happy to announce that I have a new article in the current issue of the US-based journal Philological[…]
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Although it is not a part of the Regional Romanticism project, I have recently published a monograph on closely-related material.[…]
Read moreThe Obscene, Drivelling Blockhead
Ever had a bad review? Not like this, I hope. In October 1824, The Edinburgh Magazine, and Literary Miscellany published[…]
Read moreBits and Pieces
It’s been another very busy period of research since my last general update. I’m pleased to say that, following intensive[…]
Read moreReport: ‘Solway Romanticisms, 1770-1830’ Event 10/5/19
On Friday the 10th May it was my pleasure to host this project’s interdisciplinary symposium at the University of Glasgow.[…]
Read moreProvincial Periodicals
On Saturday 30 October 1830, The Edinburgh Literary Journal, or Weekly Register of Criticism and Belles Lettres printed a letter[…]
Read moreEnlightenment, Romanticism and other Perversions
I’ve just finished a draft of a forthcoming book for Edinburgh University Press on Scottish Romanticism and the culture of[…]
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