St. Ronan's Well

St. Ronan's Well

by Walter Scott
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Publication Date: 04/09/2022

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Walter Scott's 'St. Ronan's Well' exists as a fascinating testament to the author's capacity for deft narrative and rich character development within the context of 19th-century Scottish society. The novel stands out for its exploration of social mores and the way individual destinies are interwoven within complex community networks. As part of Scott's prolific oeuvre, 'St. Ronan's Well' carries the hallmark of his narrative expertise, marrying historical accuracy with elements of romance and intrigue in a fashion that prefigures the historical novels. The refined prose and immersive literary style invite readers to sink into an era rife with class conflict and personal vendettas, all the while being masterfully guided by Scott's descriptive prowess.nSir Walter Scott, a luminary in the Romantic literary tradition, had already established a vast readership with his poems and the wildly successful 'Waverley Novels' prior to the publication of 'St. Ronan's Well'. His extensive knowledge of Scottish history and culture is showcased in this narrative, allowing readers to experience the epoch's authentic spirit. Scott's personal experiences and keen observation of the burgeoning effects of social change in his country provided the impetus for the novel's thematic concerns, adding a layer of depth and resonance to the story's fabric.n'St. Ronan's Well' is thus earnestly recommended to those who appreciate the interplay of history and fiction. Lovers of literature will find satisfaction in Scott's unrivaled storytelling, while scholars exploring the nuances of Scottish cultural identity during a period of transformation will discover a trove of insights. Engaging for both the casual reader and the academic, this work of Walter Scott deserves its continued place in the pantheon of classic literature, resonating with timeless themes that still echo in today's social landscape.

ISBN:
8596547210375
8596547210375
Category:
Humour
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
04-09-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Walter Scott

Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh on 15 August 1777. He was educated in Edinburgh and called to the bar in 1792, succeeding his father as Writer to the Signet, then Clerk of Session. He published anonymous translations of German Romantic poetry from 1797, in which year he also married. In 1805 he published his first major work, a romantic poem called The Lay of the Last Minstrel, became a partner in a printing business, and several other long poems followed, including Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810) . These poems found acclaim and great popularity, but from 1814 and the publication of Waverley , Scott turned almost exclusively to novel-writing, albeit anonymously.

A hugely prolific period of writing produced over twenty-five novels, including Rob Roy (1817), The Heart of Midlothian (1818), The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), Kenilworth (1821) and Redgauntlet (1824) . Already sheriff-depute of Selkirkshire, Scott was created a baronet in 1820. The printing business in which Scott was a partner ran into financial difficulties in 1826, and Scott devoted his energies to work in order to repay the firm’s creditors, publishing many more novels, dramatic works, histories and a life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Sir Walter Scott died on 21 September 1832 at Abbotsford, the home he had built on the Scottish Borders.

Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh in 1771, educated at the High School and University there and admitted to the Scottish Bar in 1792. From 1799 until his death he was Sheriff of Selkirkshire, and from 1806 to 1830 he held a well-paid office as a principal clerk to the Court of Session in Edinburgh, the supreme Scottish civil court. From 1805, too, Scott was secretly an investor in, and increasingly controller of, the printing and publishing businesses of his associates, the Ballantyne brothers.

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