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Peveril Of The Peak

Beschreibung

Peveril of the Peak is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Peveril of the Peak is a thrilling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of 17th-century England. The plot is set in the late 17th century and is centered around the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England. The novel follows the story of Julian Peveril, the son of a loyalist who finds himself caught up in the political conspires of the time. Julian becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow King Charles II and is accused of being a conspirator. He is then imprisoned in the Tower of London and faces trial for treason. Alongside Julian's story, the novel also explores the love triangle between him, his childhood friend Alice Bridgenorth, and her father's ward, the beautiful Lady Isabel. Will Julian get out of imprisonment? Who will be finally in a love relationship in the love triangle? The three characters are intertwined in a complex web of political and romantic intrigue that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Autor

Scottish poet, writer, and historian Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) had a significant impact on the growth of Scottish culture throughout the Romantic period. His historical fiction, including "Ivanhoe," "Rob Roy," and "Waverley," are well recognized for their evocative depictions of Scottish landscapes and their portrayals of Scottish history and society. Moreover, Scott was a prolific poet who produced masterpieces like "The Lady of the Lake" and "Marmion," which were quite well-known while he was alive. He was a significant character in the literary world of his day, and authors like Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Nathaniel Hawthorne were affected by his writing. Scott also pursued a successful legal career and served in the government in a number of capacities, including that of sheriff and member of parliament, in addition to his literary endeavors. Also, he was an avid collector of Scottish folktales and stories, which he used as inspiration for his work. As Scott's writings are still widely read and have been made into many movies and television shows, his impact is still felt today. He is regarded as one of Scotland's most significant cultural icons and a major advocate of the Romantic literary movement.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Repro India Limited
• Seitenzahl: 498
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 626g
• ISBN-13: 9789358711141
• ISBN-10: 9358711140
• Artikelnr.: 68490141