Edinburgh
Subtitle: a cultural and literary history
By: Donald Campbell.
Series: Cities of the imagination
Publisher: Interlink Books
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 277
Subjects: Literary landmarks -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.; Historic buildings -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.; Authors, Scottish -- Homes and haunts -- Scotland -- Edinburgh.; Edinburgh (Scotland) -- History.; Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Intellectual life.; Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Buildings, structures, etc.; Edinburgh (Scotland) -- In literature.
Description: "Home to one of the world's great arts festivals, the capital of Scotland is a city of contrasting moods and atmospheres. Rising from the volcanic ridge that runs from the Castle Rock to Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh is a combination of living history and vibrant modernity. The historic fastness of the Castle presides over the classical sweep of the New Town, the eccentric charm of the Old, the affluent haughtiness of the West End, and the whimsical respectability of the Southside. Gothic, Georgian and Modernist rub shoulders in this eclectic city, while literature, the visual arts, music, and drama have all flourished through the ages." "Donald Campbell's exploration examines Edinburgh's myths, legends, and conceits, while sharing with the reader his enthusiasm for its cultural riches. Challenging many of the assumptions behind familiar images, he celebrates the social and literary history of an urban community whose international status - from the Edinburgh Festival to the Scottish Parliament - is significant and evolving. From the glories of the Royal Mile to the gritty reality of Leith, this book reveals the many faces, past and present, of a great world city."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references  (p. 264-267) and indexes.