The Suicide's Grave

The Suicide's Grave is a novel written by Scottish author James Hogg and first published in 1895. The book is a fictional memoir and confession of a man who believes that he is justified in committing murder and suicide. The story is set in 18th-century Scotland and is told through the eyes of the narrator, who is a member of a religious sect known as the Covenanters.The main character, Robert Wringhim, is a young man who is convinced that he is predestined for salvation and that he is one of the elect. He becomes increasingly paranoid and delusional, believing that he is being persecuted by the devil and that he must carry out God's will by killing those he deems to be sinners. He eventually commits murder and suicide, believing that he will be rewarded in the afterlife.The Suicide's Grave is a dark and disturbing tale that explores themes of religious fanaticism, mental illness, and the nature of sin and redemption. It is considered to be one of the most important works of Scottish literature and has been praised for its psychological depth and complex narrative structure.With A Detail Of Curious Traditionary Facts And Other Evidence.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.