Publisher's Synopsis
""Tales and Sketches"" is a collection of short stories and sketches written by James Hogg, a Scottish poet and novelist. The book includes some of Hogg's most famous works, such as ""Winter Evening Tales"" and ""The Bridal of Polmood."" The stories in ""Winter Evening Tales"" are set in rural Scotland and feature supernatural elements, such as ghosts and witches. ""The Bridal of Polmood"" is a romantic tale of a young man who falls in love with a woman from a rival clan. The sketches in the book are brief character studies and observations of everyday life in Scotland. They provide a glimpse into the culture and customs of the country during Hogg's time. Overall, ""Tales and Sketches"" is a charming and entertaining collection of Scottish literature that showcases Hogg's talent for storytelling and his love for his homeland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
