The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott

by Sir Walter Scott

Overview

THE LADY OF THE LAKE is a narrative poem set in the Trossachs region of Scotland. The poem has three main plots: the contest among three men, Roderick Dhu, James Fitz-James, and Malcolm Graeme, to win the love of Ellen Douglas; the feud and reconciliation of King James V of Scotland and James Douglas; and a war between the lowland Scots (led by James V) and the highland clans (led by Roderick Dhu of Clan Alpine).

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013531925
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	11/27/2011
Series:	Halcyon Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer, playwright, and poet. He was one of the first English-language writers to become widely popular during his lifetime. Now known primarily for his novels, Scott is famous for titles such as IVANHOE, ROB ROY, THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR, and THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN.