Lady of the Lake
'Lady of the Lake' Summary
The Lady of the Lake is set in the Scottish Highlands, and tells the story of Ellen Douglas, a young woman who falls in love with James Fitz-James, a knight who is fighting for the English against the Scots. The two lovers are torn between their love for each other and their loyalty to their respective countries. The poem is full of adventure, romance, and historical detail, and it has been praised for its beautiful language and its vivid descriptions of the Scottish Highlands.Book Details
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Sir Walter Scott
Scotland
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and Scottish literature. F...
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