Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3) by Walter Scott
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is a historical collection of ballads that was likely written in the early 19th century. This volume includes a wide range of historical and romantic ballads, many inspired by the rich and tumultuous history of the southern counties of Scotland, notably surrounding themes of war, loyalty, and betrayal, particularly during the tumultuous 17th century. The opening of this volume setsthe stage for an exploration of the Scottish Civil War and the clash between Covenanters and Royalists. It begins with historical context that emphasizes the significance of the Reformation in Scotland and the resulting tensions between monarchy and a reformist church. Detailed accounts of battles, figures like Montrose and Lesly, and the effects of strife on Scottish society are introduced, encapsulated in singular ballads that tell stories of valor and tragedy, reflecting the cultural and political landscape of the time while preserving the emotional depth found in traditional storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
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| Title | Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3) Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in the Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrelsy_of_the_Scottish_Border |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Shawn Cruze and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- Texts |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Songs and music |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Poetry |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Songs and music |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12882 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 175 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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