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Sir Walter Scott

By George Saintsbury
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This biography traces the subject's family origins, childhood marked by illness and local storytelling, schooling and a professional apprenticeship, and the gradual formation of a prodigious reading habit and literary circle. It surveys early poetic efforts and the evolution of narrative romances and novels, then examines the collapse of a publishing partnership with its attendant financial and personal repercussions, and finally follows the later works and final years. The biographer draws on journals and letters and offers chaptered critical readings that mix anecdote, documentary detail, and balanced evaluative commentary.

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George Saintsbury

George Saintsbury (1845-1933) was a prominent English literary critic, historian, and scholar, known for his extensive contributions to the study of literature. His works often explore the evolution of literary forms and styles, with notable titles including "A History of Elizabethan Literature" and "A History of the French Novel." Saintsbury's scholarship is characterized by a deep appreciation for the nuances of literary criticism and taste, as seen in his multi-volume series on European literary criticism. He also authored essays and manuals that reflect his expertise in English prosody and literature, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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