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Scott, Sir Walter

(1771-1832) Scottish writer. Sir Walter Scott was a novelist and poet, well-known for "Rob Roy" (1815), "The Black Dwarf," and other works.

Sir Walter Scott

Walter Scott is recognized as one of the greatest Scottish writers in literary history. You may be familiar with parts of his illustrious background. Here's a bit more...

19th-Century Reading List - English

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Sir Walter Scott - Short Biographical Dictionary of English Lit.

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The Great Writers of 1798-1830

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