The Lady Of The Lake

  • Autor: Walter Scott
  • Editora: Classic Books Forever

Sinopse

The enchanting landscape of Loch Katrine is the true protagonist of this narrative poem, which sparked a tourism boom in the Scottish Highlands. The plot revolves to the incognito travels of King James V and the clan feuds that threaten the peace of the region. Through its galloping meter and lush descriptions, the poem creates a romantic vision of a vanishing world of chieftains and bards. It is a seminal work that fused the identity of Scotland with the wild majesty of its nature.