Walter Scott

The Betrothed & The Talisman (eBook, ePUB)

The Tales of Crusaders: Historical Novels

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook: "Tales of the Crusaders: The Betrothed & The Talisman (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Betrothed is the first of two Tales of the Crusaders. The action takes place in the Welsh Marches during the latter part of the reign of Henry II, after 1187. Eveline, the 16-year-old daughter of Sir Raymond Berenger, is rescued from a Welsh siege by the forces of Damian Lacy. She is betrothed to his uncle, Sir Hugo, who leaves on a crusade. Rebels led by Ranald Lacy attempt to kidnap her, and Damian fights them off, but a confused sequence of events convinces the King that she and her beloved are in league against him. The Talisman takes place at the end of the Third Crusade, mostly in the camp of the Crusaders in Palestine. Scheming and partisan politics, as well as the illness of King Richard the Lionheart, are placing the Crusade in danger. The main characters are the Scottish knight Kenneth, a fictional version of David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon, who returned from the third Crusade in 1190; Richard the Lionheart; Saladin; and Edith Plantagenet, a relative of Richard. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet. He was the first modern English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028288402
• Artikelnr.: 67506897

Autorenporträt

Sir Walter Scott, born on August 15, 1771, in Edinburgh, was a prolific Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, widely recognized as one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. Scott's extensive work marked him as a key figure in the development of the historical novel and his narratives often wove rich tapestries of history, romance, and realism, breathing life into the Scotland of yesteryears. His forays into literature began with the translation of German ballads, but it was his collection of narrative Scottish ballads, 'The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border,' that initially established his literary reputation. As a novelist, Scott attained widespread acclaim with works such as 'The Betrothed' and 'The Talisman,' which were part of the 'Tales of the Crusaders' series, published in 1825. 'The Betrothed' explored themes of love amidst the backdrop of a medieval Welsh revolt against English rule, while 'The Talisman' took readers to the heart of the Third Crusade, weaving a fantastical tale of chivalry around historical figure Richard the Lionheart. Scott's pioneering storytelling techniques, combining historical authenticity with imaginative narrative, not only enchanted readers but also inspired a generation of writers. His works were characterized by a clear prose style and an unmatched ability to integrate poetic and historic elements. Sir Walter Scott's literary legacy remains monumental, and he is often credited with inventing the historical novel, securing a permanent place in the pantheon of classic literature.