Autobiography of Sir Walter Scott (1831)

By Sir Walter Scott and Henry Dilworth Gilpin Walter Scott

Book Overview

The Autobiography of Sir Walter Scott is a memoir written by the acclaimed Scottish author himself, first published in 1831. The book covers Scott's life from his childhood in Edinburgh, Scotland, to his rise as a successful lawyer and acclaimed writer. The memoir delves into Scott's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships, as well as his literary career, including the creation of some of his most famous works such as Ivanhoe and Waverley. Scott also reflects on his political views and involvement in the Scottish Enlightenment. The Autobiography of Sir Walter Scott provides readers with a unique glimpse into the life and mind of one of Scotland's most celebrated 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116458295X
• ISBN13: 9781164582953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"