Sir Walter Scott, (1771 -1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet.
Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlot.
His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature.
Scott was the first modern English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America.
Sir Walter Scott, (1771 -1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet