Brimming with mystery and excitement, this is a narrative that is bound to excite the reader's imagination. With skilfully delineated characters and fast-paced action, this work is one of Scott's best.

A vast literary and commercial success, the book, "Minstrelsy of Scottish Border" consists of historical and romantic ballads. These were collected in southern counties of Scotland. The pieces in the book are founded on folk traditions. It is indeed a collection of preserved vernacular folk poetry. It highlights the traditions and life styles of the people of Scotland.

In the backdrop of political issues such as the Jacobite risings and clashes between the two factions, the author has narrated the romantic tale of Waverley. The ups and downs of the protagonist's life capture the imagination of the reader. Composed of two volumes, the twists and turns of the plot keep the readers anticipating.

Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism....

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete works of Scotland’s favourite son Robert Burns, with beautiful illustrations, superior indexing and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Burns’ life and works* Concise introduction to Burns and his poetry* The famous TAM O’SHANTER is fully illustrated for your enjoyment...

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796) (also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland's favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard) was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

As a schoolboy, Charles Dickens took a copy of The Terrific Register every week, and he later recalled how it 'frightened my very wits out of my head, for the small charge of a penny weekly.' This selection contains all the finest ghost stories from this 185-year-old publication. With countless reports of apparitions and premonitions of all kinds, extraordinary instances of second sight, and visitations from spirits predicting fortunes, deaths and dreadful disasters, it wi...

This ebook compiles Walter Scott's greatest writings, including novels and poems such as "Rob Roy", "Waverley", "Ivanhoe", "The Talisman" and "The Lady of the Lake". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC th...

This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - estimated 41600 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Ivanhoe: A Romance • The Lady of the Lake • Rob Roy — Complete • Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since • Old Mortality, Complete • The Bride of Lammermoor • The Talisman • The Antiquary • Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft • The Heart of Mid-Lothian • Kenilworth • The Journal of Sir • Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field in Six Canto...

Published in 1802, *Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.* is a lively series of satirical newspaper sketches in which Irving adopts the persona of a conservative, urban observer to comment on New York manners, fashions, theater, literary taste, and public conduct. Written in the polished, mock-serious idiom of the eighteenth-century essay, the letters blend social criticism with comic exaggeration, revealing the tensions between inherited decorum and the self-conscious modernity of the youn...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

In "The Rivals of Acadia," H. V. Cheney immerses readers in a richly woven narrative that blends historical fiction with a vivid exploration of the cultural and territorial clashes in 17th-century Acadia. Cheney's prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and an intricate attention to detail, evoking the landscapes and societies of the time. The novel unfolds against the backdrop of colonial tensions, capturing the diverse voices and perspectives of the indigenous peoples, French settl...