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Scott's Lady of the Lake

by Walter Scott

Edited by Helen E. Bacon

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"Scott's Lady of the Lake" by Walter Scott is a narrative poem published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this six-canto epic weaves together three intertwining plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas's love, a political feud between King James V and James Douglas, and an explosive conflict between Lowland and Highland clans. Through rapid-paced action spanning six dramatic days, Scott crafts a tale of love, loyalty, and war that profoundly shaped nineteenth-century perceptions of Scotland.

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