The Mentor: Walter Scott, Vol. 4, Num. 15, Serial No. 115, September 15, 1916

Name: The Mentor: Walter Scott, Vol. 4, Num. 15, Serial No. 115, September 15, 1916
Author: Hamilton Wright Mabie

By Hamilton Wright Mabie

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An appreciation of Walter Scott outlines the personal qualities and stylistic traits that account for his popularity: a kindly, honorable temperament, romantic and picturesque ambience, lucid storytelling, and genial, restorative tone. The piece then summarizes two of his novels: Edward Waverley, an English dragoon who becomes entangled in a Scottish uprising, falls under suspicion, serves with the Highlanders, and ultimately is cleared and marries; and Guy Mannering, whose astrological omen presages a child's abduction and family ruin, with later revelations that restore identity and right fortunes amid intrigues involving smugglers and a foretelling gypsy figure. Short scene sketches illustrate Scott's scenic and character ornaments.

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Hamilton Wright Mabie

Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846-1916) was an American essayist, editor, and critic known for his contributions to literature and culture. He served as an editor for various publications, including "The Outlook," where he influenced public thought on literature and the arts. Mabie's works often reflect his deep appreciation for nature and the human experience, as seen in his notable book "Under the Trees and Elsewhere." He also authored several educational texts for children, such as "Heroes Every Child Should Know" and "Legends That Every Child Should Know," which aimed to instill moral values and cultural knowledge in young readers. His essays and critiques remain significant in the study of American literary heritage.