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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... Rock, glen, and cavern paid them back; To many a mingled sound at once The awakened mountain gave response. A hundred dogs bayed deep and strong, Clattered a hundred steeds along, Their peal the merry horns rung out, A hundred voices ...
... Rock, glen, and cavern paid them back; To many a mingled sound at once The awakened mountain gave response. A hundred dogs bayed deep and strong, Clattered a hundred steeds along, Their peal the merry horns rung out, A hundred voices ...
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... rock their race they take. VIII. The Hunter marked that mountain high, The lone lake's western boundary, And deemed the stag must turn to bay, Where that huge rampart barred the way; Already glorying in the prize, Measured his antlers ...
... rock their race they take. VIII. The Hunter marked that mountain high, The lone lake's western boundary, And deemed the stag must turn to bay, Where that huge rampart barred the way; Already glorying in the prize, Measured his antlers ...
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... rock; Then, dashing down a darksome glen, Soon lost to hound and Hunter's ken, In the deep Trosachs' wildest nook ... rocks that yelled again. IX. Close on the hounds the Hunter came, To cheer them on the vanished game; But, stumbling in ...
... rock; Then, dashing down a darksome glen, Soon lost to hound and Hunter's ken, In the deep Trosachs' wildest nook ... rocks that yelled again. IX. Close on the hounds the Hunter came, To cheer them on the vanished game; But, stumbling in ...
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... 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 the narrowed sky. Highest of all, where white peaks glanced, Where glistening streamers waved ...
... 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 the narrowed sky. Highest of all, where white peaks glanced, Where glistening streamers waved ...
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... rocks and tufted knolls their face Could on the dark-blue mirror trace; And farther as the Hunter strayed, Still broader sweep its channels made. The shaggy mounds no longer stood, Emerging from entangled wood, But, wave-encircled ...
... rocks and tufted knolls their face Could on the dark-blue mirror trace; And farther as the Hunter strayed, Still broader sweep its channels made. The shaggy mounds no longer stood, Emerging from entangled wood, But, wave-encircled ...
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CANTO THIRD | |
CANTO FOURTH | |
CANTO FIFTH | |
CANTO SIXTH | |
Introduction | |
Canto Second | |
Canto Third | |
Canto Fourth | |
Canto Fifth | |
Canto Sixth | |
Addendum | |
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