Sir Walter Scott Appreciation discussion

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I have almost finished reading this section and like the variety of characters we have met so far. I can visualize what Scott is writing about since he describes things and people well.

There is a lot of religious upheaval in the story which mirrors the upheavals of the times. The British Isles went through enormous religious changes over the period of a few hundred years; in some cases it lead to persecution and prejudice and in others to more tolerance and understanding. Scott does describe the characters and their particular stance very well.

The introduction to the Penguin edition outlines these issues very helpfully.

Patrick wrote: "The introduction to the Penguin edition outlines these issues very helpfully."

I have the oxford world's classic version. If there is anything in yours you want to add to the thread that would be great. I am writing from my own education and understanding. I have been to most of the sites mentioned in the book including the field of Culloden. Being able to visualise is helping bring the book alive a lot for me.