Sir Walter Scott

Name: Sir Walter Scott
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Biographies

About This Book

A compact biography follows the subject's ancestry and upbringing, recounts youthful courtship and marriage, and traces the development of his literary pursuits, from ballad collecting and early narrative poems through major long poems and periodical contributions to the invention of the historical novel. It surveys publishing partnerships, financial schemes, and changing popular reception, summarizes successive novels and poetic achievements, and concludes with the subject's financial collapse and final years. Interwoven are discussions of manuscript sources, literary friends, and the local scenes that shaped his work.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.