The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
by James Hogg

Description: In this gripping tale of murder, madness, and demonic possession, the son of a radical Calvinist minister takes off on a crime spree in eighteenth-century Scotland. Robert Wringhim attributes his misdeeds to the influence of a sinister companion, Gil-Martin -- but it remains to be seen whether Gil-Martin really exists. Published anonymously in 1824, this ahead-of-its-time novel offers a haunting exploration of religious fanaticism and the power of evil.Scottish poet and novelist James Hogg (1770-1835) overcame his lowly birth and lack of education to become one of the most admired writers of his day. His writings fell into obscurity after his death until their rediscovery in the 1940s by Andre Gide and other critics. "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner" is Hogg's best-known and most highly acclaimed work.

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Description: In this gripping tale of murder, madness, and demonic possession, the son of a radical Calvinist minister takes off on a crime spree in eighteenth-century Scotland. Robert Wringhim attributes his misdeeds to the influence of a sinister companion, Gil-Martin -- but it remains to be seen whether Gil-Martin really exists. Published anonymously in 1824, this ahead-of-its-time novel offers a haunting exploration of religious fanaticism and the power of evil.Scottish poet and novelist James Hogg (1770-1835) overcame his lowly birth and lack of education to become one of the most admired writers of his day. His writings fell into obscurity after his death until their rediscovery in the 1940s by Andre Gide and other critics. "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner" is Hogg's best-known and most highly acclaimed work.

Format	Paperback Book, 192 pages	Language	English
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc. (Jan. 1st, 2014)	Edition	Unknown
ISBN-13	9780486492858	Dimensions	5.20 x 8.27 x 0.00 inches
ISBN-10	0486492850	Shipping Weight	0.31 lbs
Language	English
Edition	Unknown
Dimensions	5.20 x 8.27 x 0.00 inches
Shipping Weight	0.31 lbs
Categories	Classics Fiction
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