Return to Scotland and Law Studies
Poet involved
What happened
In 1834, John Stuart Blackie returned to Scotland to study law at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh. This decision was influenced by his father's wishes, but Blackie found the legal profession stifling to his creative spirit. His experiences during this time would later inform his poetry's themes of struggle and personal freedom.
Literary impact
Although Blackie's law studies were not aligned with his poetic aspirations, they provided him with a unique perspective on societal structures. This tension between duty and creativity would resonate in his poetry, reflecting the struggles of the individual against societal expectations.
Source: Wikipedia
