I. 3 Literary Success chapter II. A founder of a genre of a historical novel in enlish literature

Content
Introduction………………………..
CHAPTER I. WALTER SCOTT AND HIS BIOGRAPHY.
I.1 Walter Scott and his biography
I.2 Walter Scott’s writing style

I.3 Literary Success

CHAPTER II. A FOUNDER OF A GENRE OF A HISTORICAL NOVEL IN ENLISH LITERATURE.

II.1 English literature…..

II.2 A FOUNDER OF A GENRE OF A HISTORICAL NOVEL IN ENLISH LITERATURE

Conclusion…

References..

Introduction
Modern scholars consider Scottish author Sir Walter Scott both the inventor of the historical novel and the first best-selling novelist. In addition to elevating the novel to a status equal to that of poetry, Scott single-handedly created the genre of historical fiction, vividly bringing to life both Scottish and English history. Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright. He introduced the genre of historical writing and is considered to be its greatest practitioner. Born in Edinburgh Scotland, Scott was the first modern English writer to have an international career, his works enjoying wide readership across Europe, North America and Australia. Professionally a legal administrator and advocate, he worked as a clerk in the Court of Session and Sheriff Deputy of Selkirkshire. However, despite having a career in law, he soon realized his true calling in writing. Scott made his foray into literary world as a poet, earning critical acclaim and popularity. He ventured forth and tried the less-explored genre of prose fiction, which was then considered inferior to poetry. His first novel, ‘Waverley’ was widely appreciated and led to many more novels by him. What gave him the edge over other writers was his brilliant storytelling technique. Furthermore, his deep knowledge of Scottish history and society and his acute observation enabled him to rightfully depict the same in his writings Scott had an unsuccessful love relationship with Williamina Belsches of Fettercairn. The early failure had a catastrophic effect on him emotionally.In 1797, he first met Charlotte Genevieve Charpentier. After three weeks of courtship, the two married on Christmas Eve at St Mary's Church, Carlisle. The couple was blessed with five children, of which four survived. His wife passed way in 1826.He was ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of Duddington and sat in the General Assembly for a time as representative elder of the burgh of Selkirk. By 1830s, he suffered from frail health, a condition which worsened further. After his grand tour of Europe, he returned to Scotland in 1832. Shortly thereafter, he died on September 21, 1832, at his home in Abbotsford.For his outstanding contribution to literature, he has been commemorated in various ways. A Victorian Gothic spire of the Scott Monument almost 61.1 m long was built in Edinburgh. Others include a stone slab in Makar’s Court and Walter Scott’s Monument in the centre of George Square.Edinburgh’s Waverley Railway Station bears its name to one of his novels. Furthermore, several of his quotes have been mentioned on the Canongate Wall of the Scottish Parliament Building.All the bank notes issued by the Bank of Scotland bears his appearance on the front side. This was done after he retained the right of Scottish banks to issue their own notes through his series of letters in Edinburgh Weekly Journal.The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch initiated the annual Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction in 2010. The prize money worth £25,000 is one of the largest prizes in British literature.