Bridal of Triermain: Or the Vale of St. John (1813)

The Bridal of Triermain, also known as The Vale of St. John, is a romantic narrative poem written by Sir Walter Scott and first published in 1813. The poem tells the story of a mysterious knight who falls in love with a beautiful maiden and seeks to win her hand in marriage. Set in the idyllic landscape of the Lake District in northern England, the poem is full of vivid descriptions of nature and the surrounding countryside. Along the way, the knight faces a series of challenges and obstacles, including a fierce dragon and a jealous rival, before finally winning the hand of his beloved. The poem is notable for its lyrical beauty and its use of traditional ballad forms, as well as its exploration of themes of love, chivalry, and the power of nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.