November 17th At Thirty Scott Began to Write Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881). Sir Walter Scott. Vol. 25, pp. 410-420 of The Harvard Classics Are you curious about famous people, their lives, habits, personalities? Carlyle discusses the intimate life of his illustrious countryman, and reveals Scott, the man, and Scott, the genius who entertained Christendom with his stories. (Scott writes dedication of "Ivanhoe," Nov. 17, 1817.)
