Waverly

Waverly Series by Sir Walter Scott are some of the most important and at one point were some of the most widely read and popular novels in Europe. Walter Scott the author of the series was a Scottish historian, playwright, poet, and historical novelist that lived between 1771 and 1832. While he wrote his novels nearly two centuries ago, his works remain classics of Scottish literature and the English language. Some of his most popular works include “Waverly,” “The Bride of Lammermoor,” “The Heart of Midlothian,” “The Lady of the Lake,” “Old Mortality.” While he is for the most part known for his political engagement and his extensive literary works, Scott was also a legal administrator, judge and advocate by profession. In the course of his career, he would combine editing and writing with his work as Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire and Clerk of Session. He was also one of the foremost Tories in Edinburgh in Scotland, was a Vice President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and an active member of the Highland Society. Given his proficiency with literary technique and wide knowledge of history, he was one of the most prominent figures in the creation of the historical novel genre.