The Two Drovers and Other Stories by Sir Walter Scott

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The Two Drovers and Other Stories by Sir Walter Scott

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Summary

Scott's short stories have been overshadowed by his novels, yet the title story in this selection has been described as `the first modern short story in English', and R. L. Stevenson considered `The Highland Widow' to be Scott's masterpiece.

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The Two Drovers and Other Stories by Sir Walter Scott

The short stories in this volume deal with Scott's favorite themes: the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, historical change, the supernatural, and language. From the stark tragedy of The Two Drovers to the chilling and comic portrayal of the supernatural in Wandering Willie's Tale, these stories provide a natural starting point for those unacquainted with Scott's work as well as those who love his novels.

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ISBN 13 9780192817181
ISBN 10 0192817183
Title The Two Drovers and Other Stories
Author Sir Walter Scott
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1987-02-01
Number of pages 474
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.