The lady of the lake : a poem
by Scott, Walter Sir (1771-1832)
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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Synopsis
The Lady of the Lake marked the pinnacle of Scott's popularity as a poet. With 25,000 copies sold in eight months, it broke all records for the sale of poetry. Known as a romantic poem, it tells about love and honor amidst a bitter rivalry between King James V and the Douglas family. The book is set in the Trossachs region of Scotland and it is composed of six cantos, each concern the action of a single day.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 281863
- Title
- The lady of the lake : a poem
- Author
- Scott, Walter Sir (1771-1832)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Baltimore : Published by Joseph Cushing; and E. Sargeant, New-York
- Date Published
- 1811
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