This video is about the talented Scottish poet and storyteller who producing many different types of writings, including historical romances. Scott's first major work, "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border," appeared in the very early 1800s, his poetry began appearing at about that same time. His best known and admired poems include, "The Lay of the Last Minstrel," "Marmion" and "The Lord of the Isles." Scott also wrote several novels, including the highly popular "Rob Roy" about one of Scotland's many heroes and "Ivanhoe." ...
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This video is about the talented Scottish poet and storyteller who producing many different types of writings, including historical romances. Scott's first major work, "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border," appeared in the very early 1800s, his poetry began appearing at about that same time. His best known and admired poems include, "The Lay of the Last Minstrel," "Marmion" and "The Lord of the Isles." Scott also wrote several novels, including the highly popular "Rob Roy" about one of Scotland's many heroes and "Ivanhoe." The latter novel was set during the reign of Richard I and told all about Richard's difficulties with his troublesome brother John. Watch and find out even more about how this sensitive man balanced his writing talents with his need to support his wife and five children. Elizabeth Smith, Rovi
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