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Recollections of Sir Walter Scott [By R.P. Gillies]

Recollections of Sir Walter Scott [By R.P. Gillies]

Robert Pierce Gillies

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781142330590
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'Recollections of Sir Walter Scott' by Robert Pierce Gillies offers a unique and intimate portrait of the renowned Scottish novelist and poet. Gillies, a contemporary and acquaintance of Scott, provides firsthand accounts and personal anecdotes that shed light on Scott’s character, habits, and literary genius. This book captures the essence of Scott’s life, from his early days in Edinburgh to his rise as a literary icon.Gillies’ recollections offer valuable insights into the literary and social circles in which Scott moved, providing a glimpse into the vibrant cultural landscape of 19th-century Scotland. For readers interested in literary history and the life of one of Scotland’s greatest writers, this book is an essential addition to their collection. Discover the man behind the novels and poems in this engaging and informative biography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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