British Ballad, The Eve of St. John
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British Ballad, The Eve of St. John
THE EVE OF SAINT JOHN. British ballad written by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)
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Ballad Ghost Ghostly Haunt Haunting Nightmare Scott Walter
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Eve of St. John," a captivating British ballad penned by Sir Walter Scott in 1801, comes to life in this hauntingly beautiful print. Set against the backdrop of a gothic tower, the scene unfolds on a tranquil summer's eve, as the sun sets and the first stars begin to twinkle in the night sky. At the heart of the image lies a small, ancient bed, where a young woman lies in a state of restless slumber. The room is adorned with the remnants of a once grand feast, now faded and decayed, a testament to the passage of time. The atmosphere is heavy with the weight of history and the promise of the supernatural. Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish poet and novelist, drew inspiration for this ballad from the legends and folklore of his native land. The Eve of St. John tells the tale of a young woman who is visited by a ghostly procession on the eve of St. John's Day. The apparitions, led by the spectral figure of the Abbot of St. John's, haunt her with a chilling prophecy, foretelling a night of terror and despair. The print captures the essence of this ghostly narrative, with its evocative imagery and haunting atmosphere. The gothic tower, with its dark, foreboding presence, serves as a fitting backdrop for the supernatural events that are about to unfold. The small bed, with its occupant lost in a nightmare, adds a sense of vulnerability and suspense, leaving the viewer on the edge of their seat in anticipation of the ghostly visitation to come. In this enchanting and atmospheric print, the past and the present collide, transporting us to a world of legend and folklore, where the ghosts of the past still linger, waiting to be brought to life through the power of storytelling.
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