Walter Scott

Mr Mayhead examines Scott's contemplation of the detribalization of Scotland after the Jacobite rebellions, noticing a vein of shrewd moral wisdom within his works.

List of contents

1. Introductory; 2. Waverley; 3. The Heart of Midlothian; 4. A study in mixtures: Guy Mannering; Redgauntlet; The Antiquary; 5. Scott and the man of prudence: Rob Roy; Old Mortality; The Abbott; 6. The poems; 7. A note on Scott as critic: postscript.

Summary

Mr Mayhead examines Scott's contemplation of the detribalization of Scotland after the Jacobite rebellions, and the political and social stresses this brought about. He also picks out a vein of shrewd moral wisdom within his works, focusing on Waverley, Heart of Midlothian, Guy Mannering and The Abbot as the works which embody these interests.

Product details

• Authors: R. Mayhead, Robin Mayhead, Mayhead Robin
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.03.1973
• EAN: 9780521097819
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09781-9
• Dimensions: 1 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 370 g
• Illustrations: Worked examples or Exercises
• Series: British Authors. Introductory; British and Irish Authors
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, Literary studies: general