Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy

In 'Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy,' Andrew Lang embarks on a meticulous examination of the historical and literary integrity surrounding Sir Walter Scott's involvement with the eponymous ballad, 'Auld Maitland.' Lang's scrutiny into the contested veracity of Scott's claim to the ballad's ancient origins is both a defence of Scott's honor and a critical inquiry into the larger discours...