Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy (1910)

Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy is a book written by Andrew Lang and published in 1910. The book is a critical analysis of the work of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist and poet, and his influence on the traditional ballads of the Scottish Borders. Lang examines Scott's use of the Border ballads in his own literary works, such as The Lay of the Last Minstrel and Waverley, and discusses the impact of Scott's romanticized portrayal of the Scottish Borderlands on the public perception of the region. The book also includes a detailed discussion of the origins and history of the Border ballads, as well as their significance in Scottish culture. Overall, Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the relationship between Scott's literary works and the traditional ballads of the Scottish Borders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.