Publisher's Synopsis
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner is a novel written by Scottish author James Hogg. The book tells the story of a young man named Robert Wringhim, who is raised by a strict Calvinist father and becomes convinced that he is one of the elect, chosen by God for salvation. Robert's beliefs lead him down a dangerous path, as he begins to see himself as above the law and justified in committing any sin he deems necessary to achieve his goals.The novel is structured as a series of memoirs and confessions, with Robert narrating his own story and providing insight into his twisted reasoning. Along the way, he meets a mysterious figure named Gil-Martin, who seems to encourage his worst impulses and may or may not be a supernatural entity.The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores themes of religious fanaticism, morality, and the nature of evil. It has been praised for its vivid characterization, atmospheric setting, and psychological depth, and is considered a classic of Scottish literature.""Such miserable inanity! What care I for your threatenings of a tribunal? I who must soon stand before my last earthly one? What could the word of such a culprit avail? Or, if it could, where is the judge that could enforce it?""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.
