The Lady of the Lake (poem)
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The Lady of the Lake is a narrative poem by Walter Scott, first published in 1810. Set in the Trossachs region of Scotland, it is composed of six cantos, each of which concerns the action of a single
Title page of 1811 edition with engraving by John Pye based on Richard Westall's design
Ellen's Isle (Gaelic: Eilean Molach, 'shaggy island') on Loch Katrine was a stronghold of Clan McGregor.
Ellen Douglas – Lady of the Lake. 'In listening mood, she seemed to stand, / The guardian Naiad of the strand.' (Canto I, stanza 17)
1879 painting of Ellen's Isle
The Lord of the Isles
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The Lord of the Isles is a narrative poem by Walter Scott in six cantos with substantial notes. Set in 1307 and 1314 Scotland it covers the story of Robert the Bruce from his return from exile in Irel
Title page of 1st edition
Bruce addresses his troops on the field of Bannockburn