The book ""Life Of Sir Walter Scott: With Critical Notices Of His Writings"" written by George Allan is a comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott. The book provides a detailed account of Scott's life, from his birth in 1771 to his death in 1832, highlighting his achievements as a writer, historian, and public figure.The author delves into Scott's childhood, his education, and his early career as a lawyer before turning his attention to Scott's literary accomplishments. The book discusses Scott's most famous works, including ""Waverley"", ""Ivanhoe"", and ""Rob Roy"", and provides critical analysis of his writing style and themes.In addition to his literary achievements, the book also covers Scott's political and social activities, including his involvement in the Scottish Enlightenment and his role as a prominent figure in the Scottish literary scene.Overall, ""Life Of Sir Walter Scott: With Critical Notices Of His Writings"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of Scotland's most celebrated writers, providing readers with a detailed understanding of his life, work, and legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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