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US U-turn over Scottish authors | |
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One of the world's largest libraries has reversed a controversial decision to reclassify Scots authors as English. | One of the world's largest libraries has reversed a controversial decision to reclassify Scots authors as English. |
Writers, politicians and academics in Scotland reacted angrily when the Library of Congress in the US first made the proposal. | Writers, politicians and academics in Scotland reacted angrily when the Library of Congress in the US first made the proposal. |
The move would have seen classic novels like "The Thirty Nine Steps" by the Scottish author John Buchan, listed as an English adventure story. | The move would have seen classic novels like "The Thirty Nine Steps" by the Scottish author John Buchan, listed as an English adventure story. |
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani welcomed the U-turn. | |
"I am delighted that the Library of Congress has listened to our concerns and recognised the distinctive nature of Scottish literature," she said. | "I am delighted that the Library of Congress has listened to our concerns and recognised the distinctive nature of Scottish literature," she said. |
'Distinctive nature' | 'Distinctive nature' |
"In fact I recently discussed this with Congressman McIntyre of the Friends of Scotland Caucus to make our position clear. | "In fact I recently discussed this with Congressman McIntyre of the Friends of Scotland Caucus to make our position clear. |
"I am sure this will help those exploring the wealth and wonders of Scottish literature while properly acknowledging our nation's great contribution over the years and the success of modern day writers." | "I am sure this will help those exploring the wealth and wonders of Scottish literature while properly acknowledging our nation's great contribution over the years and the success of modern day writers." |
The British Library also said it supported the decision to return to classifying Scottish literature as a separate category. | The British Library also said it supported the decision to return to classifying Scottish literature as a separate category. |
Ronald Milne, its director of scholarship and collections, said that the move reflected "Scotland's long literary tradition and the significance of its literary canon". | Ronald Milne, its director of scholarship and collections, said that the move reflected "Scotland's long literary tradition and the significance of its literary canon". |
Glasgow's Poet Laureate Liz Lochhead, had accused the Library of Congress of cultural imperialism, while best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin, from Edinburgh, said the original move failed to recognise the cultural differences that existed between UK countries. | Glasgow's Poet Laureate Liz Lochhead, had accused the Library of Congress of cultural imperialism, while best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin, from Edinburgh, said the original move failed to recognise the cultural differences that existed between UK countries. |