"The Journal of Sir Walter Scott" by Walter Scott is a compilation of private journal entries dating back to the late 19th century that offers a window into the mind of a renowned Scottish writer. These entries, written between 1825 and 1832, touch on a variety of subjects, including his expeditions, writings, and relationships with people from his period, to present a complete vision of his world. The journal starts with Scott considering the value of keeping track of one's life and regretting not doing so sooner. He commits to keeping a journal going forward and dives right into his journey to Ireland, where he vividly describes the people and culture he came across. The entries feature anecdotes about literary icons and friends, such as Will Clerk and Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, whose personalities and interactions are portrayed against the backdrop of contemporary social issues, and they highlight the contrasts between his values and his observations of the Irish.
The Journal of Sir Walter Scott From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford
By Walter Scott
Go back in time and experience the world through the eyes of a famous Scottish writer, revealing a unique perspective on life, friendship, and the creative process that fueled his literary works.
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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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