Sir Walter Scott: The Story Of His Life (1871)

By R. Shelton Mackenzie and Robert Shelton Mackenzie

Book Overview

Sir Walter Scott: The Story Of His Life (1871) is a biography written by Robert Shelton MacKenzie that chronicles the life and career of the Scottish novelist, poet, and historian Sir Walter Scott. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Scott's life, beginning with his childhood and education, and continuing through his early career as a lawyer, his rise to literary fame, and his later years as a respected public figure.Throughout the book, MacKenzie provides a detailed account of Scott's personal and professional life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his literary achievements and contributions to Scottish culture. He also explores the political and social context of Scott's time, highlighting the impact of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Romantic movement on Scott's work and worldview.In addition to providing a comprehensive biography of Scott, MacKenzie also offers critical analysis of his literary works, including his novels, poems, and historical writings. He examines the themes, style, and structure of Scott's writing, as well as its influence on the development of Scottish literature and culture.Overall, Sir Walter Scott: The Story Of His Life is a thorough and insightful biography of one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures, offering readers a detailed portrait of Scott's 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104655330
• ISBN13: 9781104655334
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"