Dr. Brian McMullin of Monash University and long-time editor of the Bulletin of the Bibliiographical Society of Australia and NZ will speak on “The Textual Condition of the Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley Novels.”

With the completion of the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels, which is based on the first editions, attention may now be turned to other editions with authorial warrant, notably the magnum opus edition of 1829–1833, which contains Scott’s final revisions.  The three novels to be discussed are The Pirate, The Betrothed and The Talisman.

His informal talk will take place from 3:30–4:30 in Central Library Seminar Room 3 on the first floor, and will be accompanied by drinks and nibbles.  All welcome.