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There is a common perception that in his Scottish novels Walter Scott constructs a Romantic version of Jacobitism that helps consign the nation’s identity to an appealing but defeated past. In fact, as the allusion to Redgauntlet in the title of this talk suggests, Scott’s relationship to Jacobitism is far more complex than this.
This talk will explore some of the complex negotiations of Jacobitism that take place within the Waverley Novels and also examine the ways in which Scott’s version of Jacobitism has been simplified and perpetuated through numerous adaptations of his work, many of which are held in Aberdeen University’s Library’s Special Collections.
All events are free of charge, though reservation is advised. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Scott Byrne, Exhibitions & Public Programming Officer at scc.events@abdn.ac.uk