Selections from the Poems of Sir Walter Scott

First published in 1922, this volume draws together a broad selection of Sir Walter Scott's poetry.

W. Scott (Author), A. Hamilton Thompson (Edited by)

9780521126137, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 January 2010

240 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.4 cm, 0.27 kg

First published in 1922, this volume draws together a broad selection of Sir Walter Scott's poetry. The selection was made by A. Hamilton Thompson, as part of the Selections from English Romantic Poetry series, with the intention of capturing Scott's unique qualities and displaying the characteristic genius of his verse. Owing to the narrative basis of much of the poetry this was inevitably a difficult process, but where passages have been included from longer poems detailed summaries are given in the extensive notes at the end of the book. These notes also provide explanations of difficult areas within the volumes and are combined with a detailed introduction to provide a consummately edited text that will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in Scott's poetry.

Principal dates in the life of Scott
Introduction
Selections: 1. The Gray Brother
2. From Marmion
3. From The Lady of the Lake
4. From The Lady of the Lake (continued)
5. From Rokeby
6. From The Bridal of Triermain
7. From The Lord of the Isles
8. Hellvellyn
9. The Palmer
10. Hunting Song
11. The Spindle Song
12. On the Massacre of Glencoe, 1692
13. Jock of Hazeldean
14. Pibroch of Donuil Dhu
15. Rebecca's Hymn
16. County Guy
Notes
Index to notes.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]