Scottish Men of Letters and the New Public Sphere, 1802-1834

The book explores the reasons behind the dominance of Scottish writers in periodical literature during the nineteenth century, focusing on the peak years following the establishment of the Edinburgh Review. Through a detailed analysis of influential figures such as Francis Jeffrey, John Wilson, John Gibson Lockhart, and Thomas Carlyle, it highlights the historical and cultural factors that contributed to their prominence in shaping the public sphere, as conceptualized by Jurgen Habermas.