A Great Rich Man: The Romance of Sir Walter Scott

By Louise Schutz Boas

Book Overview

"A Great Rich Man: The Romance of Sir Walter Scott" provides a vibrant and detailed account of the life of Scotland's most famous man of letters. This biography by Louise Schutz Boas traces the remarkable career of Sir Walter Scott, from his childhood in Edinburgh and his legal training to his rise as a world-renowned poet and the pioneer of the historical novel.

The work examines Scott's immense literary influence during the Romantic period, highlighting his ability to weave together folklore, history, and narrative to captivate a global audience. Boas explores the creation of his most famous works, including "Ivanhoe" and the "Waverley" series, while also shedding light on his ambitious project at Abbotsford and his deep-seated love for the Scottish Borders. The narrative doesn't shy away from the drama of his later life, documenting the financial ruin he faced and the heroic perseverance he displayed in his attempts to write his way out of debt.

By balancing literary analysis with personal history, Boas presents a portrait of a man whose legacy shaped the modern understanding of historical fiction. "A Great Rich Man" is a quintessential study for readers interested in the intersection of biography, Scottish history, and the development of the 19th-century novel.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025469097
• ISBN13: 9781025469096
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"