Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 3 (of 3) by Walter Scott

"Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is an anthology first published in 1802. This collection preserves Scotland's legendary Border ballads, featuring tales of supernatural encounters, tragic loves, and ancient feuds. Scott gathered these songs through passionate field research, traveling remote regions and recording verses from farmers and shepherds. His editorial approach prioritized literary appeal over strict scholarly accuracy, creating accessible versions that captivated readers across Britain and Europe. The collection helped launch Scott's illustrious career and remains celebrated as a landmark of ballad preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Title Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 3 (of 3)
Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in the Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrelsy_of_the_Scottish_Border
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- Texts
Subject Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Songs and music
Subject Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Poetry
Subject Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Songs and music
Subject Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 45778
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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