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Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott V1

Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott V1

Lockhart, John Gibson

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ISBN10: 1162779500
ISBN13: 9781162779508
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott V1 is a biographical book written by John Gibson Lockhart, which chronicles the life and achievements of Sir Walter Scott, a prominent Scottish novelist, poet, and historian of the 19th century. The book is the first volume of a two-volume work, published in 1837, shortly after Scott's death in 1832. The book begins with Scott's early life, his education, and his early literary works. It then moves on to his rise to fame as a bestselling author, with detailed accounts of his most famous works, including Waverley, Ivanhoe, and Rob Roy. The book also explores Scott's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures of the time, such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Throughout the book, Lockhart provides insight into Scott's personality, his work ethic, and his impact on the literary world. He also discusses the various challenges and setbacks that Scott faced throughout his life, including financial difficulties, health problems, and the death of his wife. Overall, Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott V1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a detailed look into the life and legacy of one of Scotland's most beloved literary figures.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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