One of the most famous works of Romantic literature, Sir Walter Scott's 'Lay of the Last Minstrel' tells the story of a young troubadour who falls in love with a noblewoman amidst the turmoil of war and political upheaval. This edition features an illuminating introduction by noted literary scholar W.J. Alexander, as well as extensive notes and annotations that provide valuable context for modern readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.