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A Scottish poet and novelist, known to his contemporaries as the Ettrick Shepherd. Born 1770, died 1835.

Best known for his novel "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner", now regarded as a classic of Scottish literature.

  • Hogg, James, 1770-1835  - A collection of his writing, including "The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner", provided as electronic texts by Project Gutenberg.
  • Introduction to James Hogg  - Offers a biography of the Ettrick Shepherd, focusing on his appreciation of his sheepdogs; part of a virtual museum for the Border Collie.
  • James Hogg and Sir Walter Scott  - A study of the relationship between Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg, and their respective reputations.
  • James Hogg in 2000 and Beyond  - An article analysing the rediscovery of Hogg in the second half of the twentieth century, with the Justified Sinner now established as a major English-language texts of the Romantic era.
  • The James Hogg Research Project  - A Stirling University project to assist in preparation of the Stirling/South Carolina Research Edition of the Complete Works of James Hogg. Includes a large collection of biographical and bibliographical resources, with his songs and short stories, and articles.
  • The James Hogg Society  - Founded to encourage the study of the life and writings of James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, and to bring together all those interested in him. Provides a biography, with information about membership, publications, and events.
  • James Hogg: The Ettrick Shepherd  - A brief biography, provided by the Ettrick Valley and Yarrow Valley Community Council, Scottish Borders.
  • The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner: An introduction  - An introduction to the 2007 edition of James Hogg's The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, written by novelist Ian Rankin.
 
 
 
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