The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Scott, Walter

9781332157518: The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332157513 ISBN 13 : 9781332157518

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A vivid collection of Scottish border ballads, presented in a streamlined, reader-friendly edition. This volume brings together powerful songs of courage, love, and fate in clear, direct language.

The book gathers some of the era’s most storied ballads, arranged to flow from one piece to the next. By trimming away excessive notes and extraneous material, it focuses on the poems’ essential drama and music, making the strongest verses easy to read aloud or enjoy privately.

Experience dark loves, fierce battles, and haunting longing in durable, masterful verse.

See recognizable ballads presented with unity and accessible ordering for contemporary readers.

Explore references and imagery that echo border-era courage and sentiment without getting lost in footnotes.

Discover why these poems have attracted readers for generations with their plainspoken power.

Ideal for readers of classic poetry and ballad storytelling who enjoy vivid scenes, brisk narrative, and lyrical intensity.

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The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border is a collection of Border ballads compiled by Walter Scott, first published in three volumes in 1802 and 1803. It is not to be confused with his long poem, The Lay of the Last Minstrel.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332157513
ISBN 13: 9781332157518
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 210
Coordonn�es du fabricant: non disponible
Personne responsable: non disponible

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The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (Classic Reprint)

Walter Scott

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1332157513 ISBN 13 : 9781332157518

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Step into a world of chivalry and adventure with this captivating collection of ballads and poems, a testament to the rich storytelling traditions of the Scottish Borders. These verses, carefully gathered by Sir Walter Scott, transport readers back to a time of fierce battles, star-crossed lovers, and supernatural encounters. The collection includes epic tales like Sir Patrick Spens, which laments the tragic fate of a Scottish fleet, and the haunting ballad of The Wife of Usher's Well, where a grieving mother's pleas summon her sons from the afterlife. Alongside these, readers will find poignant love stories like Clerk Saunders and Fair Helen, exploring the complexities of passion and loss. The poems offer a glimpse into a world of bravery, loyalty, and the enduring power of human emotion, making this book a timeless treasure for lovers of literature and history alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332157518_0

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