Story Of The Life Of Sir Walter Scott (1894)

The book ""Story Of The Life Of Sir Walter Scott"" was written by Robert Chambers and was first published in 1894. It is a biography of the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott, who is best known for his historical novels such as ""Ivanhoe"" and ""Rob Roy"". The book provides a detailed account of Scott's life, starting from his childhood in Edinburgh to his rise to fame as a writer and his eventual decline in health and financial troubles. The biography delves into Scott's family background, his education, his early career as a lawyer, and his love for literature and poetry. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Carpenter and his relationships with his friends and colleagues. The book highlights Scott's contributions to Scottish literature and his impact on the Romantic movement in literature. The author, Robert Chambers, was a Scottish publisher and writer who knew Scott personally. He draws on his own experiences and conversations with Scott to provide a unique and insightful perspective on his life and work. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both general readers and scholars of literature. Overall, ""Story Of The Life Of Sir Walter Scott"" is a comprehensive and informative biography of one of Scotland's most beloved writers.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.