The Literary Life of Edinburgh is a book written by A. H. Moncur-Sime and published in 1898. The book explores the literary history and culture of Edinburgh, Scotland, from the 15th century to the 19th century. It covers the lives and works of famous Scottish writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many others. The book also provides insights into the literary institutions, bookshops, libraries, and literary societies that played a significant role in shaping Edinburgh's literary scene. The author draws upon his extensive knowledge of Scottish literature and history to provide a comprehensive account of Edinburgh's literary life, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, culture, and history.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.