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    Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3) is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection by Walter Scott.

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    About Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3)

    "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is an anthology first published in 1802. This groundbreaking collection preserves legendary Scottish ballads like "Sir Patrick Spens" and "Thomas the Rhymer," gathering folklore from the Scottish borderlands through extensive field research. Scott collaborated with assistants to compile texts from manuscript collections and oral traditions, editing them for literary appeal rather than scholarly precision. The work sparked controversy for its editorial approach but achieved extraordinary influence, shaping Scott's career and inspiring readers across Britain and Europe.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Ballads, Scots, Scotland, Scottish Borders, Texts
    • Scottish Borders, England and Scotland, Songs and music
    • Scottish Borders, England and Scotland, Poetry
    • Scottish Borders, Scotland, Songs and music
    • Scottish Borders, Scotland, Poetry

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    Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 (of 3) was written by Walter Scott.

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    It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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