Sir Walter Scott

"Sir Walter Scott" by Andrew Lang is a biography documenting the life of the famous Scottish author. The book starts with Scott's family background and his early years, showing how his love for Scottish history and legends began. It describes his upbringing, highlighting his mother's influence on his passion for stories. The story moves through his childhood experiences, from overcoming health challenges to learning about local folklore, which all contributed to his future writing. The telling also mentions Scott's early romantic interests and relationships, explaining how these personal experiences found their way into his literary work, establishing him as a key figure in historical novels.