Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 183 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy Transcribed from the 1910 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price "Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy" by Andrew Lang is a detailed examination of the literary contributions of Sir Walter Scott, particularly focusing on his collection and editing of traditional Scottish ballads during the late 19th century. This scholarly work seeks to clarify accusations against Scott regarding his authenticity as a ballad editor, delving into specific pieces such as the ballad "Auld Maitland" and discussing how folklore was preserved and transformed through oral tradition. It also reflects on the cultural significance of these ballads in capturing Scotland's historical narratives and identity. At the start of the text, Lang lays the foundation of his argument by addressing criticisms leveled at Scott, particularly concerning the ballad "Auld Maitland." He argues against the notion that Scott fabricated or misrepresented the origins of this ballad, highlighting the importance of oral traditions in preserving such works. Lang meticulously discusses Scott's processes in gathering and editing the ballads, noting how the influences of various contributors, like James Hogg, played a role in the evolution of these narratives. He contends that while Scott may have modernized some elements for clarity and accessibility, he remained committed to maintaining the integrity and spirit of the original folklore. This opening sets the stage for a broader critique of literary authenticity and the role of tradition in Scottish ballads. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- History and criticism Popular culture -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- In literature Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Knowledge -- Literature PR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 288340 2025-08-02T10:08:46.856188 text/html 292882 2014-08-16T03:09:03 text/html 182645 2025-08-02T10:08:55.075188 application/epub+zip 184219 2025-08-02T10:08:50.245165 application/epub+zip 165976 2025-08-02T10:08:48.931159 application/epub+zip 400454 2025-08-02T10:08:58.478181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369916 2025-08-02T10:08:54.113178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337454 2022-09-02T13:03:56.321916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249086 2025-08-02T10:08:45.867260 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249213 2014-08-16T03:08:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19639 2025-08-02T10:08:58.616129 application/rdf+xml 17927 2025-08-02T10:08:49.461165 image/jpeg 3935 2025-08-02T10:08:49.190164 image/jpeg 92642 2014-08-16T03:13:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 98470 2014-08-16T03:13:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 177892 2025-08-02T10:08:46.878199 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