Noctes Ambrosianae

By John Wilson, James Hogg, John Gibson Lockhart, et al.

Book Overview

Noctes Ambrosianae is a collection of literary conversations that took place between a group of fictional characters at the Ambrosian Club in Edinburgh, Scotland. The book was written by John Wilson under the pseudonym ""Christopher North"" and was first published in 1825. The conversations take place over a series of nights and cover a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, politics, and society. The characters involved include a host, a poet, a philosopher, and a journalist, among others. The book is known for its lively and witty dialogue, as well as its insightful commentary on the issues of the day. It also provides a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of Edinburgh in the early 19th century. Overall, Noctes Ambrosianae is a classic work of Scottish literature that continues to be read and appreciated for its humor, intelligence, and historical significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163802735
• ISBN13: 9781163802731
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 606 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"