The Lady of the Lake Tapa dura -
de Walter Scott
Acerca de este libro
The Lady of the Lake marked the pinnacle of Scott's popularity as a poet. With 25,000 copies sold in eight months, it broke all records for the sale of poetry. Known as a romantic poem, it tells about love and honor amidst a bitter rivalry between King James V and the Douglas family. The book is set in the Trossachs region of Scotland and it is composed of six cantos, each concern the action of a single day.
Identificación de primeras ediciones
The first edition of The Lady of the Lake was published on 8 May 1810 in Edinburgh by John Ballantyne and Co., and in London on 16 May by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, and William Miller. The price was two guineas (£2 2s or £2.10), and 2000 copies were printed. Features a contemporary binding of half dark brown calf, gilt-panelled spine, and marbled boards.
Detalles
- Título The Lady of the Lake
- Autor Walter Scott
- Encuadernación Tapa dura
- Páginas 232
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Palala Press
- ISBN 9781356775194 / 1356775195
- Peso 1.11 libras (0.50 kg)
- Dimensiones 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.56 pulgadas (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.42 cm)