Look back, and smile on perils past!

Sir Walter Scott

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Topic

Looking back The past

Author

Sir Walter Scott

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1813 1810s 19th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Scott, Walter. "The Bridal of Triermain." The Bridal of Triermain, Harold the Dauntless, Field of Waterloo, and Other Poems. 1813.

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