[Gutenberg 49805] • The Mentor: Famous English Poets, Vol. 1, Num. 44, Serial No. 44

THE MENTOR: WALTER SCOTT

"THE causes of Sir Walter Scott's ascendancy are to be found in the goodness of his heart, the integrity of his conduct, the romantic and picturesque accessories and atmosphere of his life, the fertile brilliancy of his literary execution, the charm that he exercises, both as man and artist, over the imagination, the serene, tranquilizing spirit of his works, and, above all, the buoyancy, the happy freedom of his genius. "

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Obvious typographical errors have been corrected. Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.