Bien que son œuvre soit aujourd'hui largement négligée, John Home fut un auteur écossais important. Sa pièce "Douglas" a servi de texte scolaire standard en Écosse pendant une période prolongée, démontrant son influence considérable sur la littérature et l'éducation. Home possédait une capacité distinctive à créer des œuvres qui résonnaient auprès de son public contemporain et façonnaient les programmes éducatifs. Son héritage littéraire, bien que moins reconnu aujourd'hui, représente un chapitre important de l'histoire littéraire écossaise.
One of the most celebrated tragedies of the Scottish Enlightenment, 'Douglas' tells the story of a young man caught in a web of intrigue, love, and politics. Written by John Home, a friend of David Hume and Adam Smith, this play is a masterpiece of Scottish literature and a must-read for fans of classical drama.
This classic work of British history tells the story of the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, when forces loyal to the deposed Stuart king attempted to regain the throne of England. Written by the Scottish poet and playwright John Home, The History of the Rebellion in the Year 1745 is a vivid and engaging account of a pivotal moment in British history.
This comprehensive collection of the works of John Home includes his plays, essays, and poems, as well as a detailed account of his life and career. Home, a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, was a talented and versatile writer whose work reflects the intellectual and social debates of his time.