Walter Scott

by Robin Mayhead

Overview

First published in 1968, this study is an exciting and challenging introduction to the writings of Sir Walter Scott. The author discusses the more striking features of Scott’s style — his use of language and characterisation — and also evaluates the contemporary moral and political attitudes portrayed in the novels. The use of literary conventions of the time is examined with reference to Scott’s work and extracts exemplify in particular the use of the Heroic. While admitting Scott’s faults as a writer, the author presents a general view of him as one whose works deserve deeper study than was the prevailing opinion at the time. This book will be of interest to students of literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317199144
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/22/2016
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	124
File size:	444 KB

About the Author

Robin Mayhead

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Walter Scott-his life and works; Chapter 2 Scheme of extracts; Chapter 3 Characterisation; Chapter 4 Scott's treatment of the heroic; Chapter 5 Tensions in a changing society; Chapter 6 Political and religious issues; Chapter 7 Scott and the vernacular