Sir Walter Scott by Richard Holt Hutton
"Sir Walter Scott" by Richard H. Hutton is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life, ancestry, and literary contributions of Sir Walter Scott, the eminent Scottish poet and novelist known for his historical novels and poems. Hutton draws heavily from Lockhart's extensive biography while offering insights into Scott's character, family background, and the rich Scottish history that influenced his work. The opening of this biographyintroduces readers to Sir Walter Scott's lineage, highlighting his connection to a distinguished line of clan leaders and historical figures. The narrative describes his childhood experiences, including a significant incident of injury that led to a lifelong lameness and his subsequent upbringing in a rural setting. It paints a vivid picture of the environment and relationships that shaped Scott's early character, detailing the influential roles of his parents and the idyllic Scottish landscape that would later inspire much of his poetic and narrative style. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Scott’s formative years and the societal factors that forged his literary genius. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hutton, Richard Holt, 1826-1897 |
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| Title | Sir Walter Scott |
| Series Title | English men of letters |
| Credits | Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Subject | Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18124 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 251 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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