In the 19th century, the worlds best known writer was probably Sir Walter Scott, who was one of the first writers to have a following across the globe in his lifetime. The Scottish writer still pops up in literature classes across the world, with people instantly familiar with titles like Ivanhoe, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Bride of Lammermoor, and more. Scott is often considered the inventor of the modern historical novel, and his style was imitated throughout the 19th century. His legacy has been debated ever since, but everyone can agree that he has remained influential. The Monastery takes place in Scotland at the time of Mary, Queen of Scots, and together with The Abbot forms Scott's Tales from Benedictine Sources. This novel tells the story of a monastery during the Scottish Reformation, leading to a dangerous time for the monastery. This edition of Scotts The Monastery is specially formatted with a Table of Contents and is illustrated with pictures of Scott, his life and work.