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Scottish Text Society

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Scottish Text Society
Founded1882
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Headquarters locationEdinburgh
DistributionBoydell & Brewer[1]
Publication typesBooks
Nonfiction topicsHistoric texts
Official websitewww.scottishtextsociety.org

The Scottish Text Society (STS) is a text publication society founded in 1882 to promote the study of Scottish literature.[2] The Society publishes scholarly editions of important texts from the country's literary history, and has played a significant role in the revival of interest in the literature and languages of Scotland.

To date, the Society has published approximately 150 volumes, from the 14th to the 19th centuries, but with a focus on Middle Scots works of the 16th to 18th centuries. These editions include poetry, drama and prose works.

Professor Sally Mapstone Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews is Honorary President of the Society.[3]

Notable publications

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In 2014, the Society launched a new publication of the original poem Buke of the Howlat.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Boydell & Brewer Publishers". Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Scottish Text Society". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  3. ^ "New principal of St Andrews University Professor Sally Mapstone targets more students from poor backgrounds". Herald Scotland. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Morna Young on bringing ancient Scots poem The Buke of the Howlat to life". Herald Scotland. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
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