Wallace; or, the Life and Acts of Sir William Wallace, of Ellerslie

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blind Hary, active 1470-1492

Contributor:

Jamieson, John, 1759-1838

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wallace; or, the Life and Acts of Sir William Wallace, of Ellerslie" by Blind Hary is a historical account of the life and deeds of the Scottish patriot William Wallace, written during the late 15th century. The narrative focuses on Wallace's fierce resistance against English oppression during Scotland's Wars of Independence. With themes of heroism, patriotism, and the struggle for freedom, it captures the essence of Wallace's character and the socio-political upheaval of the time. The beginning of the work introduces the reader to the context of Wallace's life, detailing the tumultuous state of Scotland after the death of King Alexander III. It emphasizes the treachery of Edward I of England and the ensuing chaos that leads to Wallace becoming a vital figure in the Scottish resistance. The text highlights Wallace's noble lineage, early motivations, and gradual emergence as a leader fighting against English tyranny. Blind Hary sets the stage for Wallace's legendary exploits, interweaving elements of valor, familial loyalty, and the dire plight of Scotland under foreign rule, creating an engaging backdrop for the unfolding saga of this formidable hero. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wallace_(poem)

Release date is 2015-08-02