The Tales of Heroes: Ivanhoe, Waverley & Rob Roy

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Ivanhoe is the story of one of the remaining Saxon noble families at a time when the nobility in England was overwhelmingly Norman. It follows the Saxon protagonist, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, who is out of favour with his father for his allegiance to the Norman king, Richard I. The story is set in 1194, after the failure of the Third Crusade, when many of the Crusaders were still returning to their homes in Europe. Rob Roy is a historical novel narrated by Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant. He travels first to the North of England, and subsequently to the Scottish Highlands, to collect a debt stolen from his father. On the way he encounters the larger-than-life title character, Rob Roy MacGregor. Though Rob Roy is not the lead character, his personality and actions are key to the novel's development. Waverley is set in the time of the Jacobite uprising of 1745 which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in the person of Charles Edward Stuart, known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie". A young English dreamer and soldier, Edward Waverley, is sent to Scotland that year. He journeys north from his aristocratic family home, Waverley-Honour, in the south of England, first to the Scottish Lowlands and the home of family friend Baron Bradwardine, then into the Highlands and the heart of the rebellion and its aftermath. 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.


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Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1771–1832) was a towering figure in the early 19th-century literary scene, whose historical novels played a significant role in shaping the genre. Scott's foray into literature began with his interest in collecting ballads and Scottish folklore, which led to the publication of his work, 'Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border'. His first novel, 'Waverley' (1814), penned anonymously, brought him great fame and established a formula for his later novels, where he vividly recreated the historical and social context of past eras, with a focus on Scotland's cultures and traditions. 'Ivanhoe' (1819), another of Scott's remarkable works, diverged from his usual Scottish settings, offering instead a chivalric novel set in medieval England, which has since become one of his most enduring tales. 'Rob Roy' (1817) returned to the Scottish Highlands and explored the exploits of its famous outlaw-hero, illustrating Scott's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of human character. Scott's extensive knowledge of history, coupled with his capacity to craft engaging and rich narratives, marked him as an innovative force in shaping the modern historical novel. His influence extended across the globe, affecting not just literature, but cultural perceptions of Scotland and its history. The 'Tales of Heroes: Ivanhoe, Waverley & Rob Roy' showcase Scott's literary style—a lush tapestry of romance, adventure, and history, characterized by its intricate plots, memorable characters, and vividly painted historical backdrops.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 1120 Seiten

Größe: 4,9 MB

ISBN: 8596547007760

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