The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

James Hogg (1770-1835), often referred to as 'The Ettrick Shepherd,' was a Scottish poet and novelist now celebrated for his remarkable contributions to literature during the Romantic period. Largely self-taught, Hogg's literary career unfolded despite his humble beginnings as a shepherd in the rural Scottish Borders. His most famous work, 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner...