The scott-ish universe and the folkstorical novel: Sir walter scott's formation of a scottish national image and identity through historical epics, national myths and fakelore

Of course! Here is a concise translation of your Turkish abstract, keeping it under 250 words and aligned with the original meaning: This dissertation examines the formation of Scottish national identity through Sir Walter Scott's historical novels, proposing a new literary subgenre called the Folkstorical Novel. Although Scott is often credited as the founder of the historical novel, this study argues that his work extends beyond literary innovation to serve a broader cultural and political mission. His two main novel cycles—the Scottish Novels and the Jacobite Novels—blend historical fact, folklore, invented traditions, and myth-making to construct foundational narratives of Scottish identity. The thesis situates Scott within the evolution of prose genres and the intertwined rise of nationalism, literature, and historical discourse in the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on interdisciplinary frameworks such as Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities and Hobsbawm and Ranger's Invented Traditions, it reveals how Scott used fiction to shape collective memory and reimagine Scottishness. His novels romanticize historical traumas like the Jacobite rebellions, transforming them into ideals of peaceful union with England. The term Folkstorical Novel highlights Scott's blending of folklore and fakelore—fabricated traditions presented as authentic—to promote cultural continuity. This subgenre distinguishes Scott's work within historical fiction, emphasizing its nation-building role, theatricality, and lasting impact on identity. Through close readings and engagement with scholars like Lukács, Rigney, and Trevor-Roper, the study positions Scott as a cultural architect. It concludes that Scott's literary project was a conscious act of cultural engineering, creating a cohesive "Scott-ish Universe" that continues to influence perceptions of Scottishness. His work is shown not merely as romanticizing the past but as strategically negotiating heritage and modernity during a pivotal era in British history. Keywords: Scotland, Sir Walter Scott, Scottish Identity, National Myth, Invented Tradition, Imagined Community, Folklore, Fakelore, Historical Novel