Scott's Lady of the Lake
by Walter Scott
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Scott's Lady of the Lake" by Walter Scott is a narrative poem published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this six-canto epic weaves together three intertwining plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas's love, a political feud between King James V and James Douglas, and an explosive conflict between Lowland and Highland clans. Through rapid-paced action spanning six dramatic days, Scott crafts a tale of love, loyalty, and war that profoundly shaped nineteenth-century perceptions of Scotland.
- Lady of the Lake (Legendary character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #45888. Scott's Lady of the Lake on Wikipedia.
