The Author of the Waverley Novels had hitherto proceeded in an unabated course of popularity, and might, in his peculiar district of literature, have been termed "L'Enfant Gate" of success. It was plain, however, that frequent publication must finally wear out the public favour, unless some mode could be devised to give an appearance of novelty to subsequent productions. Scottish manners, Scottish dialect, and Scottish characters of note, being those with which the author was most intimately, and familiarly acquainted, were the groundwork upon which he had hitherto relied for giving effect to...

"A Legend of Montrose" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Bride of Lammermoor" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Chronicles of the Canongate" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Dryden's Works Volume III" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Guy Mannering" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Ivanhoe" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Kenilworth" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Lady of the Lake" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).

"Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft" from Walter Scott. Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet (1771-1832).