Walter Scott

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The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Complete

Beschreibung

Set against the dramatic backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, Sir Walter Scott's "The Heart of Mid-Lothian" is a powerful work of historical fiction and family drama. Part of Scott's celebrated "Tales of My Landlord, Second Series," this enduring classic explores themes of justice, mercy, and societal pressures. Delving into the complexities of human relationships, the novel centers on a compelling quest for a pardon. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in Scott's masterful storytelling and experience the rich tapestry of Scottish history. A cornerstone of literary fiction, "The Heart of Mid-Lothian" remains a testament to Scott's profound understanding of the human condition. Explore the captivating world of this timeless masterpiece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Sir Walter Alva Scott was born on August 15, 1771 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scott created and popularized historical novels in a series called the Waverley Novels. In his novels Scott arranged the plots and characters so the reader enters into the lives of both great and ordinary people caught up in violent, dramatic changes in history.Scott's work shows the influence of the 18th century enlightenment. He believed every human was basically decent regardless of class, religion, politics, or ancestry. Tolerance is a major theme in his historical works. The Waverley Novels express his belief in the need for social progress that does not reject the traditions of the past. He was the first novelist to portray peasant characters sympathetically and realistically, and was equally just to merchants, soldiers, and even kings.Central themes of many of Scott's novels are about conflicts between opposing cultures. Ivanhoe (1819) is about war between Normans and Saxons. The Talisman (1825) is about conflict between Christians and Muslims. His novels about Scottish history deal with clashes between the new English culture and the old Scottish. Scott's other great novels include ,i>Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Midlothian (1819), and St Ronan's Well (1824). His Waverley series includes Rob Roy (1817), A Legend of Montrose (1819), and Quentin Durward (1823).Scott's amiability, generosity, and modesty made him popular with his contemporaries. He was also famous for entertaining on a grand scale at his Scottish estate, Abbotsford.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 580
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 803g
• ISBN-13: 9781023106047
• ISBN-10: 1023106043
• Artikelnr.: 74127799