The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart 1868

This 1868 volume, "The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart," is a collection of the renowned Scottish author's poems. The book, held by the Rijksmuseum, features a frontispiece engraving depicting a mountainous landscape, likely inspired by Scott's own work. The image serves as a visual reminder of the Romantic era's fascination with nature and the picturesque, while the book itself showcases the literary legacy of this influential author. Sir Walter Scott, renowned for his historical novels and poetry, was a key figure in the development of historical fiction and his works continue to be cherished by readers today.