The Bride of Lammermoor

Walter Scott

OUP Oxford, Aug 14, 2008 - Fiction - 512 pages

The plans of Edgar, Master of Ravenswood to regain his ancient family estate from the corrupt Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland are frustrated by the complexities of the legal and political situations following the 1707 Act of Union, and by his passion for his enemy's beautiful daughter Lucy. First published in 1819, this intricate and searching romantic tragedy offers challenging insights into emotional and sexual politics, and demonstrates the shrewd way in which Scott presented his work as historical document, entertainment, and work of art. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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User Review  - mbmackay - LibraryThing

The 8th of Walter Scott's historical novels. Set in East Lothian in 1709 - 11, it tells the story of a doomed love affair amid ugly family pride. Scotland, at the time the novel is set, was recovering ...

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User Review  - VeritysVeranda - LibraryThing

The first two-thirds of the book was quite engaging, but I was disappointed by the end, which felt like it had been wrapped up quickly to finally put an end to the story.

About the author

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe during his time.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Bride of Lammermoor; Oxford World's Classics
• Author: Walter Scott
• Editor: Fiona Robertson
• Edition: reprint, reissue
• Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008
• ISBN: 0199552509, 9780199552504
• Length: 512 pages
• Subjects: Fiction / Classics