Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy

Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy is a book written by Andrew Lang that explores the life and work of the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Scott was a key figure in the Romantic movement and is known for his contributions to Scottish literature, particularly his collection of ballads known as the Border Minstrelsy. Lang examines Scott's upbringing, education, and literary career, as well as his interest in Scottish folklore and his role in preserving traditional Scottish ballads. The book also includes a selection of Scott's poetry and ballads, providing readers with a comprehensive look at his work. Overall, Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy is a fascinating look at one of Scotland's most beloved authors and his contributions to literature and folklore.As to the character of Sir Walter Scott, I have proved, I hope, that he worked on a copy of the ballad which was not the Elliot version, or the Sharpe copy; so that this copy may have represented the Scotts as taking the leading part; while for the reasons given, it is apparently earlier than the Elliot version--cannot, at least, be proved to be later--and is topographically the more correct of the two. I have given antique examples of the same sort of perversions in Otterburn. If I am right, Colonel Elliot's charge against Scott lacks its base.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.