Author: Daniel Cook
Publisher: EUP
ISBN: 9781474487146
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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A study of Walter Scott's short stories, novella and tales

Author: Walter Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904999959
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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His Waverley novels brought Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) great international fame in his own day. Many modern readers, however, find them too daunting, perhaps because of their considerable length. The aim of this volume is to introduce the general reader to Scott's prose fiction through his highly accessible short stories. These include the "straightforward" horror stories My Aunt Margaret's Mirror and The Tapestried Chamber and the masterly Wandering Willie's Tale with its weird expedition to Hell, told in broad Scots. The Highland Widow and The Two Drovers mirror the themes of some of Scott's great novels. The former deals with friction and misunderstanding between generations in a Highland family - with fatal consequences. The latter examines ideas of justice and honour when Highlander and Englishman collide - again with fatal consequences.Also included are The Fortunes of Martin Waldeck and Death of the Laird's Jock. With an Introduction by Ronald W. Renton and an Essay byDavid Cecil.

Author: Walter Scott, Sr.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780714543628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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One of the main forces in early 19th century literature, Sir Walter Scott was not only among the greatest novelists of his time, but influenced generations of writers, including literary giants such as Stendhal and Tolstoy. Though chiefly remembered for his historical epics Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Guy Mannering, Scott penned a number of short stories which have been unjustly eclipsed by the enduring fame of his longer works. This volume brings together some of Scott’s best short stories, each containing an element of the supernatural—a ghostly apparition in "The Tapestried Chamber," a tale of magic in "My Aunt Margaret’s Mirror," grotesque diablerie in "Wandering Willie’s Tale," the power of second sight in "The Two Drovers," and the inevitability of Fate in "The Highland Widow"—all revealing the author’s great talent in the shorter fiction form.

Author: Walter Scott
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Author: Walter Scott
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 15721

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The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott is a collection of the prolific author's diverse literary output, including novels, poems, and historical works. Known for his vivid descriptions, intricate plots, and historical accuracy, Scott's writing style exemplifies the romantic literary movement of the 19th century. His works often explore themes of honor, chivalry, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Readers can expect to be transported to different time periods, from medieval Scotland to 18th-century England, through Scott's skilful storytelling and rich historical detail. The collection showcases Scott's versatility as a writer, from the epic historical narratives of Ivanhoe and Rob Roy to the haunting poetry of The Lay of the Last Minstrel. With an extensive body of work that spans genres and subjects, The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts and historians alike, offering a comprehensive insight into the mind of one of the Romantic era's most influential figures.

Author: Walter Scott, Sr.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781404701359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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Author: Douglas Dunn
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199556547
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 476

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From tales of the supernatural to pungent social realism, and from the humorous to the disturbing, whether rural or urban, this anthology shows the vitality of the Scottish short story.Douglas Dunn's eclectic selection displays the marvellous range of Scottish story-telling, beginning with three early traditional tales, and including a wealth of writers from the last three centuries: amongst them Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, J. M. Barrie, Violet Jacob, Neil Gunn, Eric Linklater, Alasdair Gray, James Kelman, and younger talents such as Ronald Frame, Janice Galloway, and A. L. Kennedy.

Author: Walter Scott
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2106

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Short Stories of Sir Walter Scott: Chronicles of the Canongate, The Keepsake Stories, The Highland Widow, The Tapestried Chamber, Halidon Hill, Auchindrane and many more" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet. He was the first modern English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor. Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION: Famous Authors on Scott SIR WALTER SCOTT AND LADY MORGAN by Victor Hugo MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS by Robert Louis Stevenson SCOTT AND HIS PUBLISHERS by Charles Dickens SHORT STORIES: Chronicles of the Canongate CHRONICLES OF THE CANONGATE - INTRODUCTORY THE HIGHLAND WIDOW THE TWO DROVERS THE SURGEON'S DAUGHTER The Keepsake Stories MY AUNT MARGARET'S MIRROR THE TAPESTRIED CHAMBER DEATH OF THE LAIRD'S JOCK Other Short Stories CHRISTOPHER CORDUROY PHANTASMAGORIA THE INFERNO OF ALTISIDORA A HIGHLAND ANECDOTE DEPRAVITY AMONG ANIMALS BIOGRAPHY: SIR WALTER SCOTT by George Saintsbury SIR WALTER SCOTT by Richard H. Hutton MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER SCOTT by J. G. Lockhart

Author: Walter Scott
Publisher: Calder Publications Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Author: Evan Gottlieb
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 144112022X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 201

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Introduces key concepts in contemporary literary theory to explore the major novels of Sir Walter Scott.