| Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Editor |
Douglas, David, 1823-1916 |
| Title |
The Journal of Sir Walter Scott
From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Riikka Talonpoika, Susan Skinner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Journal of Sir Walter Scott" by Walter Scott is a collection of personal reflections and entries written during the late 19th century. This work provides insight into Scott's thoughts, experiences, and observations spanning the period from 1825 to 1832, revealing the life of one of Scotland's greatest literary figures. The journal covers a range of topics from his travels to his literary life, as well as interactions with contemporary figures. The opening of the journal introduces Scott's self-reflection on the importance of keeping a regular record of his life, lamenting lost opportunities for documentation in the past. He expresses a newfound commitment to this practice, contemplating his experiences during a trip to Ireland and sharing vivid impressions of the people and culture he encountered. The entries highlight the contrast between his observations of the Irish and his own values, alongside engaging anecdotes about friends and literary figures he encounters in his daily life. Notably, he introduces readers to individuals like Will Clerk and Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, depicting their personalities and interactions in his circle, while hinting at broader societal concerns of the time. Overall, this opening serves to establish the reflective tone of the journal and provides a glimpse of Scott's perspective on life, friendship, and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Diaries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14860 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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