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walter scott

 

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Noun walter scott has 1 sense
  1. Scott, Walter Scott, Sir Walter Scott - British author of historical novels and ballads (1771-1832)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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Walter Scott

Definition:

Walter Scott refers to the Scottish novelist, poet, and historian who is widely recognized as one of the foremost figures of romantic literature. He is renowned for his epic historical novels that portrayed the cultural and social aspects of Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Noun:

1. Many consider Walter Scott's masterpiece, "Waverley," as the first true historical novel.

2. The town of Abbotsford in Scotland is closely associated with Walter Scott's life and work.

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