The Lady of the Lake
A narrative poem in six cantos set around Loch Katrine in the Scottish Highlands during the reign of James V. A huntsman who calls himself James Fitz-James loses his way and is sheltered on an island by Ellen Douglas, daughter of an outlawed nobleman. Ellen is loved by the fierce Highland chieftain Roderick Dhu and by the young Malcolm Graeme, and the arrival of the stranger sets the clans and the crown on a path to confrontation. Published in 1810, the poem was an immediate success and sent tourists to the Trossachs in such numbers that the region's economy changed. It contains the "Boat Song" that became "Hail to the Chief" and a long single combat that Scott's readers knew by heart. Read it online in your browser on Vinteuil; the first canto is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Lady of the Lake
The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Lady of the Lake online?
Yes. The Lady of the Lake opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Lady of the Lake free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Lady of the Lake is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Lady of the Lake in the public domain?
Yes. The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Lady of the Lake?
About 5 h 14 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Lady of the Lake?
The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
