Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 5 (of 10) by J. G. Lockhart
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| Author | Lockhart, J. G. (John Gibson), 1794-1854 |
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| Title | Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 5 (of 10) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume 5 (of 10)" by John Gibson Lockhart is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the life and works of Sir Walter Scott, a prominent Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright, chronicling significant events in his literary career and personal life during the early 19th century, particularly focusing on his ongoing writing projects and interactions with contemporaries like Lord Byron. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Scott's literary endeavors and correspondence as he progresses with "The Lord of the Isles" and begins a new novel, "Guy Mannering." It highlights his relationships with fellow writers, readers' responses to his works, and his participation in significant historical moments like the Battle of Waterloo. Lockhart sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Scott's influence on Scottish literature, his creative processes, and the challenges he faced as he balanced his literary ambitions with mounting personal and financial pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Subject | Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24498 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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