The Wisdom of Sir Walter: Criticisms and Opinions Collected from the Waverley Novels and Lockhart's Life of Sir Walter Scott (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Wisdom of Sir Walter: Criticisms and Opinions Collected From the Waverley Novels and Lockhart's Life of Sir Walter Scott

I have only to repeat, that I avow myself in print, as formerly in words, the sole and unassisted Author of all the Novels published as works of the 'author of Waverley.' I do this without shame, for I am unconscious that there is anything in their composition which deserves reproach, either on the score of religion or morality; and without any feeling of exultation, because, whatever may have been their temporary success, I am well aware how much their reputation depends upon the caprice of fashion and I have already mentioned the precarious tenure by which it is held as a reason for displaying no great avidity in grasping at the possession.

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