The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott
"The Lady of the Lake" by Walter Scott is a narrative poem first published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it weaves together three dramatic plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas's love, a conflict between an exiled noble and King James V of Scotland, and a brewing war between Lowland and Highland forces. This influential work unfolds across six cantos, each capturing a single day's action
in the wild Trossachs region, where love, loyalty, and ancient feuds collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lady of the Lake |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_of_the_Lake_(poem) |
| Credits | Produced by J.C. Byers, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Arthurian romances |
| Subject | Lady of the Lake (Legendary character) -- Romances |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3011 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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