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Daniel Cook, The Conversation

Walter Scott at 250: So much more than a great historical novelist

Fortunately for the casual reader, Walter Scott, born in 1771, was more than a novelist. He was also a master of the short story.

Daniel Cook, The Conversation
· Jun 24, 2021 · 05:30 pm
‘Robinson Crusoe’ 300 years on: Daniel Defoe’s unreliable narrative set up enduring colonial myths

Arguably the first English novel, ‘Robinson Crusoe’ has had a profound impact on global literature.

Daniel Cook, The Conversation
· Nov 14, 2019 · 05:30 pm
Starting with ‘sex pest’ Robert Burns, many poets have behaved in ways they should be called out for

If we have to continue reading their work, we have no choice but to separate the poetry from the poet.

Daniel Cook, The Conversation
· Feb 01, 2018 · 05:30 pm