Scott's Lady of the Lake
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2014-06-05 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #45888 |
Description
"Scott's Lady of the Lake" by Walter Scott is a narrative poem published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this six-canto epic weaves together three intertwining plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas's love, a political feud between King James V and James Douglas, and an explosive conflict between Lowland and Highland clans. Through rapid-paced action spanning six dramatic days, Scott crafts a tale of love, loyalty, and war that profoundly shaped nineteenth-century perceptions of Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)