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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... Gray's poems several years ago, I found that they had not been correctly printed for more than half a century; but in the case of Scott I supposed that the text of Black's so-called "Author's Edition" could be depended upon as accurate ...
... Gray's poems several years ago, I found that they had not been correctly printed for more than half a century; but in the case of Scott I supposed that the text of Black's so-called "Author's Edition" could be depended upon as accurate ...
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... gray That waved and wept on Loch Achray, And mingled with the pine-trees blue On the bold cliffs of Benvenue. Fresh vigor with the hope returned, With flying foot the heath he spurned, Held westward with unwearied race, And left behind ...
... gray That waved and wept on Loch Achray, And mingled with the pine-trees blue On the bold cliffs of Benvenue. Fresh vigor with the hope returned, With flying foot the heath he spurned, Held westward with unwearied race, And left behind ...
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... matchless steed! Woe worth the chase, woe worth the day, That costs thy life, my gallant gray!' X. Then through the dell his horn resounds, From vain pursuit to call the hounds. Back limped, with slow and crippled pace, The sulky leaders.
... matchless steed! Woe worth the chase, woe worth the day, That costs thy life, my gallant gray!' X. Then through the dell his horn resounds, From vain pursuit to call the hounds. Back limped, with slow and crippled pace, The sulky leaders.
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... Gray birch and aspen wept beneath; Aloft, the ash and warrior oak Cast anchor in the rifted rock; And, higher yet, the pine-tree hung His shattered trunk, and frequent flung, Where seemed the cliffs to meet on high, His boughs athwart ...
... Gray birch and aspen wept beneath; Aloft, the ash and warrior oak Cast anchor in the rifted rock; And, higher yet, the pine-tree hung His shattered trunk, and frequent flung, Where seemed the cliffs to meet on high, His boughs athwart ...
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... gray; How blithely might the bugle-horn Chide on the lake the lingering morn! How sweet at eve the lover's lute Chime when the groves were still and mute! And when the midnight moon should lave Her forehead in the silver wave, How ...
... gray; How blithely might the bugle-horn Chide on the lake the lingering morn! How sweet at eve the lover's lute Chime when the groves were still and mute! And when the midnight moon should lave Her forehead in the silver wave, How ...
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CANTO THIRD | |
CANTO FOURTH | |
CANTO FIFTH | |
CANTO SIXTH | |
Introduction | |
Canto Second | |
Canto Third | |
Canto Fourth | |
Canto Fifth | |
Canto Sixth | |
Addendum | |
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Términos y frases comunes
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