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The Lay of the Scottish Fiddle: A Poem, in Five Cantos (1814)

The Lay of the Scottish Fiddle: A Poem, in Five Cantos (1814)

Scott, Walter

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1165601508
ISBN13: 9781165601509
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lay of the Scottish Fiddle is a poetic work by the renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. First published in 1814, the poem is divided into five cantos and tells the story of a fiddler named Andrew, who travels across Scotland, playing his instrument and entertaining people with his music.The poem is written in a unique style, combining traditional Scottish balladry with elements of classical poetry. It is filled with vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape, as well as the customs and traditions of the people who inhabit it.Throughout the poem, Andrew encounters various characters, each with their own story to tell. From a shepherd to a Highland warrior, each character is brought to life through Scott's vivid descriptions and lyrical language.The Lay of the Scottish Fiddle is a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage, and a testament to the power of music to bring people together. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its beautiful language and compelling storytelling.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.

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