Walter Scott

Quentin Durward (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A Scottish archer is caught in a power struggle between Louis XI and Charles the Bold. Quentin Durward, by Sir Walter Scott, is a compelling tale about corruption and greed in fifteenth-century France. Originally published in 1823, the novel is considered one of the author's most critically acclaimed works.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mint Editions
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781513285474
• Artikelnr.: 61801948

Autorenporträt

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish novelist, poet, playwright, and historian who also worked as a judge and legal administrator. Scott's extensive knowledge of history and his exemplary literary technique earned him a role as a prominent author of the romantic movement and innovator of the historical fiction genre. After rising to fame as a poet, Scott started to venture into prose fiction as well, which solidified his place as a popular and widely-read literary figure, especially in the 19th century. Scott left behind a legacy of innovation, and is praised for his contributions to Scottish culture.