Summary
The Scottish Text Society (STS) is a text publication society founded in 1882 to promote the study of Scottish literature.[2] The Society publishes scholarly editions of important texts from the country's literary history, and has played a significant role in the revival of interest in the literature and languages of Scotland.
| Founded | 1882 |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters location | Edinburgh |
| Distribution | Boydell & Brewer[1] |
| Publication types | Books |
| Nonfiction topics | Historic texts |
| Official website | www |
To date, the Society has published approximately 150 volumes, from the 14th to the 19th centuries, but with a focus on Middle Scots works of the 16th to 18th centuries. These editions include poetry, drama and prose works.
Professor Sally Mapstone Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews is Honorary President of the Society.[3]
Notable publications edit
- The Brus, by John Barbour
- The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace, by Blind Hary
- The Buke of the Law of Armys, by Gilbert Hay
- The Shorter Poems of Gavin Douglas
- Virgil's Aeneid, Translated into Scottish Verse by Gavin Douglas, Bishop of Dunkeld
- The works of Alexander Montgomerie
- History of the House of Angus, by David Hume
- The Complaynt of Scotland
- The New Testament in Scots, by Murdoch Nisbet.
In 2014, the Society launched a new publication of the original poem Buke of the Howlat.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Boydell & Brewer Publishers". Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Scottish Text Society". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "New principal of St Andrews University Professor Sally Mapstone targets more students from poor backgrounds". Herald Scotland. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Morna Young on bringing ancient Scots poem The Buke of the Howlat to life". Herald Scotland. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
External links edit
- Official website