Sir Walter Scott And The Border Minstrelsy (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164863069)

Sir Walter Scott And The Border Minstrelsy is a book written by Andrew Lang and originally published in 1910. The book is a study of the life and work of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet, and historian who is considered one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. The book focuses specifically on Scott's interest in the Border Minstrelsy, a collection of traditional ballads and songs from the Scottish Borders region. Lang examines how Scott collected and published these ballads, and how they influenced his own writing. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of the Border Minstrelsy, and its significance in Scottish literature and folklore. Overall, Sir Walter Scott And The Border Minstrelsy is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of Scotland's most beloved writers, and an important contribution to the study of Scottish literature and culture.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.

Author: Andrew Lang
ISBN-10: 1164863061
ISBN-13: 9781164863069
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d