The Lady of the LakeGood Press, 2019 M11 19 - 285 páginas In 'The Lady of the Lake' by Walter Scott, the reader is transported to the rugged landscape of Scotland, where clans and chivalry collide in a tale of love, honor, and conflict. Scott's poetic prose weaves a captivating story filled with knights, ladies, and epic battles, embodying the Romantic literary style of the 19th century. The narrative is enriched with vivid descriptions of the Scottish Highlands, enhancing the reader's immersion into the world of the characters. The book's exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the power of nature make it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction. Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish novelist and poet, drew upon his deep knowledge of Scottish history and folklore to craft 'The Lady of the Lake'. His passion for his homeland shines through in the detailed portrayal of the landscape and characters, reflecting his commitment to preserving Scotland's cultural heritage through literature. Scott's mastery of language and storytelling techniques solidify his reputation as a pioneer in Romantic literature. I highly recommend 'The Lady of the Lake' to readers who appreciate rich historical settings, complex characters, and engaging plots. Scott's masterpiece offers a glimpse into a bygone era while delivering timeless themes that resonate with audiences today. |
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... Close in her covert cowered the doe, The falcon, from her cairn on high, Cast on the rout a wondering eye, Till far beyond her piercing ken The hurricane had swept the glen. Faint, and more faint, its failing din Returned from cavern ...
... Close in her covert cowered the doe, The falcon, from her cairn on high, Cast on the rout a wondering eye, Till far beyond her piercing ken The hurricane had swept the glen. Faint, and more faint, its failing din Returned from cavern ...
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... close couched the thicket shed Cold dews and wild flowers on his head, He heard the baffled dogs in vain Rave through the hollow pass amain, Chiding the rocks that yelled again. IX. Close on the hounds the Hunter came, To cheer them on ...
... close couched the thicket shed Cold dews and wild flowers on his head, He heard the baffled dogs in vain Rave through the hollow pass amain, Chiding the rocks that yelled again. IX. Close on the hounds the Hunter came, To cheer them on ...
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... Close to their master's side they pressed, With drooping tail and humbled crest; But still the dingle's hollow throat Prolonged the swelling bugle-note. The owlets started from their dream, The eagles answered with their scream, Round ...
... Close to their master's side they pressed, With drooping tail and humbled crest; But still the dingle's hollow throat Prolonged the swelling bugle-note. The owlets started from their dream, The eagles answered with their scream, Round ...
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... close with copsewood bound, Nor track nor pathway might declare That human foot frequented there, Until the mountain maiden showed A clambering unsuspected road, That winded through the tangled screen, And opened on a narrow green ...
... close with copsewood bound, Nor track nor pathway might declare That human foot frequented there, Until the mountain maiden showed A clambering unsuspected road, That winded through the tangled screen, And opened on a narrow green ...
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Contenido
CANTO THIRD | |
CANTO FOURTH | |
CANTO FIFTH | |
CANTO SIXTH | |
Introduction | |
Canto Second | |
Canto Third | |
Canto Fourth | |
Canto Fifth | |
Canto Sixth | |
Addendum | |
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accents Achray amphibrachic band bard battle Beltane Benvenue blade blood bold brand brave broadsword brow Callander called canto Castle chase chief Chieftain clan Clan-Alpine's cliff copse dark deep deer Douglas Ellen fair fairy fear Fiery Cross Fitz-James Gael gallant gave glance glen grace Graeme gray hand harp hear heart heath Highland hill hounds isle James John Gunn King King's knight Lady lake Loch Achray Loch Katrine Loch Lomond Loch Voil Lord loud Lowland maid maiden Malcolm Minstrel misprint morning mountain ne'er noble numbers o'er pass Perthshire pibroch plaid poem poetry pride reads rhyme rock Roderick Dhu Saint Modan Saxon Scotland Scott says Scottish Shakespeare side sire snood song sooth sound spear speed Spenser stag steed Stirling Stirling Castle stood stranger sword Table of Contents Teith thee thine thou tide Trosachs Urisk Vennachar warrior wave wild wind word