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Scotnotes Study Guides

2 total works

Cover of Sir David Lyndsay's A Satire of the Three Estates
Sir David Lyndsay's A Satire of the Three Estates is the earliest complete Scottish play on record, dating from the middle of the sixteenth century. By turns funny and formal, obscene and ceremonial, and filled with sharp social commentary, it is a confident expression of dramatic prowess. John Corbett's SCOTNOTE study guide examines the historical background, explores the play's language and style, and gives a concise introduction to this key work in the Scottish theatrical tradition. These notes are suitable for senior school pupils and students at all levels.

Cover of Edwin Morgan's Cyrano de Bergerac

Edwin Morgan's brilliant Glasgow-based Scots translation of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac is one of the most successful productions in modern Scottish theatre. Fresh, clever and dynamic, Morgan's refashioning of the play establishes a cultural bond between the classic French play and Scotland's own dramatic and literary heritage.

John Corbett's SCOTNOTE provides a succinct background to Edmond Rostand and his original play - first performed in Paris, 1897 - as well as to Edwin Morgan and his 1992 Scots verse translation, and is a perfect introduction for senior school pupils and students of all ages.