Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott: The Story Of His Life is a biography of the famous Scottish novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott, written by Robert Shelton MacKenzie and published in 1871. The book covers Scott's life from his birth in 1771 to his death in 1832, tracing his career as a lawyer, poet, and novelist, and exploring his personal life and relationships.The biography begins by examining Scott's childhood and early education, including his love of literature and his fascination with Scottish history and culture. It then follows his career as a lawyer, which he pursued for many years before turning to writing full-time. The book delves into Scott's literary output, including his poetry, novels, and historical works, and explores his influences, inspirations, and writing process.The biography also explores Scott's personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Carpenter and his relationships with friends and family members. It delves into his financial struggles, including his bankruptcy in 1826, and examines the impact this had on his writing and personal life.Throughout the book, MacKenzie provides insights into Scott's character, his strengths and weaknesses, and his impact on Scottish literature and culture. The biography draws on a range of sources, including Scott's own writings, letters, and journals, as well as contemporary accounts and historical records.Overall, Sir Walter Scott: The Story Of His Life is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of Scotland's most famous literary figures, providing readers with a detailed and insightful look into his life, work, and legacy.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.