Was Walter Scott's portrayal of history always accurate?
Accuracy, as understood by a dry chronicler, was never my sole pursuit. While I strove for a foundation of truth in the details of daily life and societal structures, my ultimate goal was to ignite the imagination and explore the human heart within its historical context. My novels are informed by a deep understanding of the past, but they are also works of art designed to evoke emotion and reflection, not merely to serve as historical textbooks.
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