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This comprehensive study, first published in 1979, examines the critical issues arising from modern readings of Walter Scott's literary work and analyses his major novels in detail. The book addresses Scott's pivotal position in literary history and his groundbreaking role in pioneering the historical novel form. It explores the Scottish series of novels whilst investigating the complex relationship between historical fiction and historical reality, drawing on the Waverley Novels to illuminate Scott's own philosophical approach to history. The author investigates the reasons underlying Scott's challenges in depicting contemporary conflicts, providing scholars and students with essential insights into Scott's literary legacy, creative methods, and lasting influence on the development of historical fiction as a genre.

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Explores the main critical issues emerging from contemporary analysis of Scott's novels and their literary significance.

Provides detailed examination of Scott's major works within the Scottish series and the Waverley Novels collection.

Investigates the relationship between historical fiction and historical reality in Scott's writing and methodology.

Addresses Scott's pioneering role in establishing and developing the historical novel as a literary form.

Analyses Scott's own attitudes towards history and historical representation in his narrative works.

Published by Routledge as part of the Library Editions series focusing on nineteenth-century novel criticism.

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20 July 2016
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