JOURNAL ARTICLE
Barbour, ed. McDiarmid and Stevenson, Barbour's Bruce: A! Freedom is a Noble Thing!
Published In: Scottish Historical Review, 2024, v. 103, n. 1. P. 179 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Davis, Rachel 3 of 3
Abstract
John Barbour's Bruce, written in the 14th century, is a significant medieval Scottish poem that narrates the deeds of Robert I and his companions during his reign. The poem follows chivalric conventions but is shaped by the circumstances of war rather than literary convention. The recent re-issue of the McDiarmid and Stevenson volumes provides an accessible version of Barbour's Bruce, which is not only an essential source for studying Robert I but also for understanding the Scottish language. However, there are some drawbacks to the re-edition, such as the placement of the manuscript within the book cover and the lack of revision. Despite these issues, the biography and introduction provided by McDiarmid are valuable, although the more affordable e-book option may be preferable. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Scottish Historical Review. 2024/04, Vol. 103, Issue 1, p179
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Biography
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0036-9241
- DOI:10.3366/shr.2024.0650
- Accession Number:176566738
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