| The Bride of Lammermoor Contributor(s): Scott, Walter (Author), Robertson, Fiona (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199552509 ISBN-13: 9780199552504 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: The plans of Edgar, Master of Ravenswood to regain his ancient family estate from the corrupt Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland are frustrated by the complexities of the legal and political situations following the 1707 Act of Union, and by his passion for his enemy's beautiful daughter Lucy. First published in 1819, this intricate and searching romantic tragedy offers challenging insights into emotional and sexual politics, and demonstrates the shrewd way in which Scott presented his work as historical document, entertainment, and work of art. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Gothic - Fiction | Psychological - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009290677 |
| Lexile Measure: 1560 |
| Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.85 lbs) 512 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The plans of Edgar, Master of Ravenswood to regain his ancient family estate from the corrupt Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland are frustrated by the complexities of the legal and political situations following the 1707 Act of Union, and by his passion for his enemy's beautiful daughter Lucy. First published in 1819, this intricate and searching romantic tragedy offers challenging insights into emotional and sexual politics, and demonstrates the shrewd way in which Scott presented his work as historical document, entertainment, and work of art. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |