About this book
The Lady of the Lake marked the pinnacle of Scott's popularity as a poet. With 25,000 copies sold in eight months, it broke all records for the sale of poetry. Known as a romantic poem, it tells about love and honor amidst a bitter rivalry between King James V and the Douglas family. The book is set in the Trossachs region of Scotland and it is composed of six cantos, each concern the action of a single day.
First Edition Identification
The first edition of The Lady of the Lake was published on 8 May 1810 in Edinburgh by John Ballantyne and Co., and in London on 16 May by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, and William Miller. The price was two guineas (£2 2s or £2.10), and 2000 copies were printed. Features a contemporary binding of half dark brown calf, gilt-panelled spine, and marbled boards.
Details
- Title The Lady of the Lake
- Author Scott, Sir Walter
- Binding Paperback
- Publisher IndyPublish
- Date 2002-05
- ISBN 9781404313675
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The Lady of the Lake
by Sir Walter Scott
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