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"Sir Walter Scott" by Richard H. Hutton is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life, ancestry, and literary contributions of Sir Walter Scott, the eminent Scottish poet and novelist known for his historical novels and poems. Hutton draws heavily from Lockhart's extensive biography while offering insights into Scott's character, family background, and the rich Scottish history that influenced his work. The opening of this biography introduces readers to Sir Walter Scott's lineage, highlighting his connection to a distinguished line of clan leaders and historical figures. The narrative describes his childhood experiences, including a significant incident of injury that led to a lifelong lameness and his subsequent upbringing in a rural setting. It paints a vivid picture of the environment and relationships that shaped Scott's early character, detailing the influential roles of his parents and the idyllic Scottish landscape that would later inspire much of his poetic and narrative style. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Scott’s formative years and the societal factors that forged his literary genius. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Hutton, Richard Holt, 1826-1897
Title	Sir Walter Scott
Series Title	English men of letters
Credits	Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject	Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Subject	Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Biography
Category	Text
eBook-No.	18124
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-18124-0
Release Date	Apr 5, 2006
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	516 downloads in the last 30 days.

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