Project Gutenberg 2009-03-09 Public domain in the USA. 470 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence Moody, William Vaughn 1869 1910 The Lady of the Lake Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_of_the_Lake_(poem) Produced by Brian Sogard, storm and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Lady of the Lake" by Sir Walter Scott is a romantic narrative poem written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the poem explores themes of love, loyalty, and the chivalric code, centering on characters such as the noble Roderick Dhu, the exiled Douglas, and the titular lady, Ellen. The work is notable for its vivid depictions of nature and the emotional intensity of its characters, reflecting the romantic movement in literature. The opening of "The Lady of the Lake" introduces readers to a dramatic hunt in the picturesque Scottish wilderness, where a noble stag makes a desperate bid for freedom from the hounds. The hunt culminates in the fleeting appearance of James Fitz-James, whose horse collapses, leaving him to navigate the rugged terrain on foot. As the narrative unfolds, Fitz-James encounters Ellen, a captivating woman who harbors her own secrets and desires. This initial section immerses readers in the setting and sets the stage for the personal and political conflicts that will develop, establishing elements of tension and intrigue that permeate the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Lady of the Lake (Legendary character) -- Poetry PR Text Opera Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 569018 2025-08-11T13:55:57.085478 text/html 579566 2021-01-04T20:41:53 text/html 318032 2025-08-11T13:56:20.414345 application/epub+zip 324500 2025-08-11T13:56:04.905418 application/epub+zip 239952 2025-08-11T13:56:01.040387 application/epub+zip 613918 2025-08-11T13:56:26.450814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 940200 2025-08-11T13:56:14.978326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 813012 2022-09-13T08:07:40.692697 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361875 2025-08-11T13:55:54.629442 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 361733 2021-01-04T20:41:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 361726 2021-01-04T20:41:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21203 2025-08-11T13:56:26.630780 application/rdf+xml 11686 2025-08-11T13:56:01.641432 image/jpeg 3055 2025-08-11T13:56:01.341401 image/jpeg 138340 2021-01-04T20:41:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 231893 2021-01-04T20:41:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 138288 2021-01-04T20:41:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 300411 2025-08-11T13:55:57.123472 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia