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Title: Sir Walter Scott

Series Title: Literary Lives

Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner, Chuck Greif and the Online
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Summary: "Sir Walter Scott" by Andrew Lang is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of the renowned Scottish novelist, poet, and historical author Sir Walter Scott, summarizing his ancestry, early life, and literary career. The book likely covers both his personal and creative milestones that shaped his legacy as a foundational figure in the development of the historical novel genre. The opening of this biography begins by detailing Scott’s ancestry and early childhood experiences, emphasizing his deep-rooted connection to Scottish history and its legends. It paints a picture of a boy infused with interest in his heritage, noting his intellectual upbringing and the strong influence of his mother, who nurtured his literary interests. The narrative shifts to highlight Scott's robust childhood experiences, including his battles with health issues, encounters with local legends, and formative education that set the stage for his later works. Scott's early love life and personal relationships are also touched upon, showcasing how these experiences informed his artistic voice and literary pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912

EBook No.: 61245

Published: Jan 26, 2020

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

Subject: Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Sir Walter Scott

Series Title: Literary Lives

Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Sir Walter Scott" by Andrew Lang is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of the renowned Scottish novelist, poet, and historical author Sir Walter Scott, summarizing his ancestry, early life, and literary career. The book likely covers both his personal and creative milestones that shaped his legacy as a foundational figure in the development of the historical novel genre. The opening of this biography begins by detailing Scott’s ancestry and early childhood experiences, emphasizing his deep-rooted connection to Scottish history and its legends. It paints a picture of a boy infused with interest in his heritage, noting his intellectual upbringing and the strong influence of his mother, who nurtured his literary interests. The narrative shifts to highlight Scott's robust childhood experiences, including his battles with health issues, encounters with local legends, and formative education that set the stage for his later works. Scott's early love life and personal relationships are also touched upon, showcasing how these experiences informed his artistic voice and literary pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912

EBook No.: 61245

Published: Jan 26, 2020

Downloads: 69

Language: English

Subject: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

Subject: Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.