1810 - The Lady of the Lake

By Walter Scott

Published 1810

Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, and W. Miller/ London & Edinburgh

The Lady of the Lake (1810), a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott,  is set in the Scottish Highlands during the reign of King James V. Divided into six cantos, the poem follows the story of Ellen Douglas, the daughter of a nobleman in exile, and her entanglements with three suitors—Roderick Dhu, the rebellious Highland chieftain; Malcolm Graeme, her true love; and a mysterious knight who is later revealed to be the king himself. Blending romance, chivalry, and Scottish history, the poem was immensely popular upon its release, inspiring operas, artworks, and even the name of the American city of Atlanta. Its vivid descriptions of the Highlands and themes of honor, loyalty, and political conflict showcase Scott’s ability to weave history with poetic storytelling.

Full leather. Tooling to spine and borders of both boards. Marbled endpapers. Binding tight. Clean pages. 433pp. 

Size: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”