{ "item_title" : "Scott's Marmion", "item_author" : [" Walter Scott", "Michael MacMillan "], "item_description" : "Scott's Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field, In Six Cantos (1899) is a narrative poem written by the acclaimed Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. The poem is set in the sixteenth century and tells the story of Lord Marmion, a fictional character who is sent by King Henry VIII to Scotland to retrieve a lost treasure. Along the way, Marmion falls in love with a noblewoman named Lady Clare, but his plans are thwarted by a rival suitor and the outbreak of war between England and Scotland.The poem is divided into six cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first canto sets the scene and introduces the main characters, while the second canto describes the journey of Marmion and his men to Scotland. The third canto focuses on the love story between Marmion and Lady Clare, while the fourth canto describes the battle of Flodden Field, which was a real historical event that took place in 1513.The fifth canto deals with the aftermath of the battle, while the sixth and final canto brings the story to a close. Throughout the poem, Scott uses vivid descriptions and rich language to bring the characters and setting to life. He also incorporates historical details and references to Scottish folklore, making the poem both entertaining and educational.Overall, Scott's Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field, In Six Cantos (1899) is a classic work of literature that showcases Scott's skill as a storyteller and his love for Scottish history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, history, or Scottish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/580/247/1165802473_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "34.95", "online_price" : "34.95", "our_price" : "34.95", "club_price" : "34.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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