"Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is a compilation of ballads from centuries ago that explores the intense history of the Scottish borderlands. Through a series of poems and songs, the book tells tales of war, faithfulness, and deceit set against the backdrop of Scotland's southern regions, especially during the conflict-filled 1600s. The book dives into Scotland's past conflicts between those loyal to the King and revolutionaries, setting the stage for exploring the impact of religious changes on Scotland and the problems that arose between the kingdom and the church. The collection of ballads tells stories of bravery and sorrow amid battles and important figures, reflecting the feel of the time while keeping the power of old stories alive.
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
By Walter Scott
Venture into a land of ancient feuds and passionate loyalties, where tragic love and heroic struggles echo through stirring verse.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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