Narrative Of The Life Of Sir Walter Scott (1909)

Narrative Of The Life Of Sir Walter Scott is a biography of the renowned Scottish novelist, poet, and historian Sir Walter Scott. Written by Scott himself, this book was first published in 1837, and this particular edition was published in 1909.In this book, Scott recounts his life story, from his early childhood in Edinburgh to his rise to fame as a writer and his eventual decline in health. He describes his education, his early career as a lawyer, and his early literary efforts, including his first novel, Waverley.Scott also discusses his personal life, including his marriage, his children, and his friendships with other writers and artists. He reflects on his successes and failures, his financial struggles, and his experiences as a public figure.Throughout the book, Scott's love for Scotland and its history is evident, as he describes his travels throughout the country and his fascination with its myths and legends. He also includes anecdotes and personal reflections on the people and events that shaped his life and his work.Overall, Narrative Of The Life Of Sir Walter Scott provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Scottish literature and culture.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.