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The Life Of Sir Walter Scott (1871)

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The Life of Sir Walter Scott, written by George Robert Gleig and published in 1871, is a comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish author, poet, and historian. The book chronicles Scott's life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1771 to his death in 1832, tracing his early years as a lawyer and his rise to literary fame as the author of works such as Waverley, Ivanhoe, and Rob Roy.Gleig's biography delves into Scott's personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Carpenter and his relationships with friends and family members. It also explores his political views and involvement in the Scottish Enlightenment, as well as his contributions to the Romantic literary movement.Throughout the book, Gleig provides detailed accounts of Scott's literary works, analyzing their themes, characters, and historical context. He also examines Scott's impact on Scottish culture and literature, as well as his influence on other writers of his time.Overall, The Life of Sir Walter Scott is a comprehensive and insightful biography that offers readers a detailed look into the life, work, and legacy of one of Scotland's most famous and influential writers.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165663576
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 144
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 200 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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The Life of Sir Walter Scott, written by George Robert Gleig and published in 1871, is a comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish author, poet, and historian. The book chronicles Scott's life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1771 to his death in 1832, tracing his early years as a lawyer and his rise to literary fame as the author of works such as Waverley, Ivanhoe, and Rob Roy.Gleig's biography delves into Scott's personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Carpenter and his relationships with friends and family members. It also explores his political views and involvement in the Scottish Enlightenment, as well as his contributions to the Romantic literary movement.Throughout the book, Gleig provides detailed accounts of Scott's literary works, analyzing their themes, characters, and historical context. He also examines Scott's impact on Scottish culture and literature, as well as his influence on other writers of his time.Overall, The Life of Sir Walter Scott is a comprehensive and insightful biography that offers readers a detailed look into the life, work, and legacy of one of Scotland's most famous and influential writers.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.

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