Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy
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"Sir Walter Scott and the Songs of the Border Minstrels" is an excellent work by the famous writer Andrew Lang, dedicated to the work of the great Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. The book examines in detail the influence of the frontier minstrelsy tradition on Scott's literary legacy, revealing his fascination with folk poetry and culture. Lang successfully combines the analysis of the lyrics of songs and ballads with the biographical details of Scott's life, revealing new facets and meanings of his work. This book will be of interest not only to fans of literature, but also to anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland."
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Andrew Lang
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2003-05-01
- Title
- Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy
- Subject
- Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- History and criticism
PR
Popular culture -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Knowledge -- Literature
Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- In literature
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"Sir Walter Scott and the Songs of the Border Minstrels" is an excellent work by the famous writer Andrew Lang, dedicated to the work of the great Scottish writ...