Publisher's Synopsis
The Lay Of The Last Minstrel And The Lady Of The Lake is a book that combines two epic poems written by the Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. The first poem, The Lay Of The Last Minstrel, is set in the 16th century and tells the story of a minstrel who is invited to perform at the court of the Scottish king, James V. The minstrel tells the tale of a border feud between two families, the Scotts and the Kerrs, and the tragic love story between the young knight, William of Deloraine, and the beautiful Lady of Branksome.The second poem, The Lady Of The Lake, is set in the 16th century as well and tells the story of the young Scottish king, James V, who falls in love with a mysterious woman named Ellen Douglas. The poem follows the adventures of Ellen and her father, the exiled Scottish knight, James Douglas, as they navigate the dangerous political landscape of Scotland and try to stay one step ahead of their enemies.Both poems are written in Scott's signature style, which combines historical accuracy with romanticism and a deep love for Scotland and its people. The Lay Of The Last Minstrel And The Lady Of The Lake is a classic work of Scottish literature that continues to captivate readers with its vivid imagery, compelling characters, and timeless themes of love, honor, and sacrifice.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.
