Bøger af Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet FRSE FSA Scot (15 August 1771 - 21 September 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. Many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and Scottish literature. Famous titles include The Lady of the Lake (narrative poem) and the novels Waverley, Old Mortality (or The Tale of Old Mortality), Rob Roy, The Heart of Mid-Lothian, The Bride of Lammermoor, and Ivanhoe. Although primarily remembered for his extensive literary works and his political engagement, Scott was an advocate, judge and legal administrator by profession, and throughout his career combined his writing and editing work with his daily occupation as Clerk of Session and Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire.

"Ivanhoe" is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, part of the Waverley series. The action takes place during the 12th century in England, and the themes revolve mainly around chivalric romances, tournaments, trials, and religious clashes. It is the story of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe who is disinherited by his father for supporting the Norman king Richard the Lionheart. It is a Romantic novel of sentimentality, family issues, love, and relationships. The constant battle between good and evil, as well as between the dictates of the heart and the mind, made "Ivanhoe" one of the most influential books in English history and makes for a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and chivalric tales.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and historian, who is often called the father of the historical novel. He believed in the inherent decency of human beings, and tolerance was often the major theme of his work. Scott was a strong supporter of social progress as well as of the preservation of past traditions. His most famous works are "Ivanhoe", "The Talisman", "Rob Roy", and "Waverley" where he pays special attention to the realistic portrayal of characters and situations.

"The Lady of the Lake" (1810) is a narrative poem set in the vicinity of Loch Katrine, in the Trossach region of Scotland. It is made up of six cantos, each focusing on one day. There’s three main plots to this poem: a competition between three men for the love of one Ellen Douglas, a feud between James Douglas and King James V, and a war between lowland and highland Scots. This poem was incredibly influential at the time of its publication and inspired the Highland Revival movement.Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. A jurist by formation, he was also judge, and an active member of the Highland Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He also played a major role in bringing the Sturm und Drang literary movement to the United Kingdom, both through translations, but also through his own creations. He wrote numerous well-known historical novels, including "Waverley," "Rob Roy," and "Ivanhoe," which have inspired countless authors ever since.

An ageing singer asks for shelter at Newark Castle, and in exchange performs for his hostess the Duchess of Buccleuch the story of a 16th century border feud. The story he tells is about the so-called "Flower of Teviot," the Lady Margaret Scott of Buccleuch, who the Baron Henry of Cranstown is in love with. But whilst Henry is from the Ker Clan, Margaret is from the Scott clan, and the two families are in the midst of a vicious border war. This conflict has recently caused the death of Margaret’s father, and as such, her mother is fervently against the union of the two lovers. Scott spent a lot of his career collecting traditional ballads and studying local legends and folklore, which he masterfully weaves into this gothic romance. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. A jurist by formation, he was also judge, and an active member of the Highland Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He also played a major role in bringing the Sturm und Drang literary movement to the United Kingdom, both through translations, but also through his own creations. He wrote numerous well-known historical novels, including "Waverley," "Rob Roy," and "Ivanhoe," which have inspired countless authors ever since.

Eletaan 1190-lukua Englannissa. Saksilaistaustainen ritari Wilfred Ivanhoe on menettanyt isansa suosion, koska tukee normannitaustaista kuningas Rikhard Leijonamielta. Ivanhoe on seurannut Rikhardia ristiretkelle, joka on kuitenkin epaonnistunut ja kuningas vangittu. Valtaan on noussut Rikhardin ahne veli Juhana. Pian Ivanhoe joutuu keskelle valtataistelua, silla Rikhard palaa Englantiin salaisesti - ja esiintyy mustana ritarina. "e;Ivanhoe"e; on Walter Scottin historiallinen romaani taynna aatelisneitoja, juonimista, ritareja - ja mahtuu mukaan myos muuan Robin Hood. -

Astrologi ennustaa, etta pienen Harry Bertramin elama tulee olemaan vaarallinen. Ennustukset tuntuvat kayvan toteen, kun Harry kidnapataan Skotlannista hieman alle viisivuotiaana ja kuljetetaan Hollantiin. Harry kasvaa Hollannissa aikuiseksi mieheksi ja luulee nimensa olevan Vanbeest Brown. Myohemmin rakkaus vie Harryn takaisin Skotlantiin - eika han ymmarra olevansa jalleen hengenvaarassa. Kuka haluaa hanelle pahaa ja miksi?"e;Tahdistalukija"e; on Walter Scottin jannittava romaani vuodelta 1815.-

The first portion of the classic volume written by Scott, Tales of a Grandfather, covering the history of Scotland up to Scott's time.

Hansikkaantekijan tytar Catherine Glover aiheuttaa sydamentykytyksia useammankin miehen rinnassa. Ensimmainen selkkaus syntyy, kun Skotlannin kuninkaan poika yrittaa ryostaa Catherinen. Apuun tulee aseseppa Henry Smith, joka samassa rytakassa sivaltaa kuninkaan pojan hevosmestarilta kaden irti. Kiivastunut hevosmestari yrittaa kostaa ensin Smithille, mutta suuntaa sitten vihansa kuninkaan poikaan, joka on irtisanonut hanet isansa kaskysta. Aseseppa Smithin lisaksi Catherinesta kiinnostuu myos Smithin oppipoika Conachar. Tapahtumat kulminoituvat Smithin ja Conacharin kiivaaseen taisteluun. Perthin kaupungin kaunotar pohjautuu North Inchin taisteluun ja uskomattomiin Valentinen paivan tositapahtumiin. Tarina sijoittuu 1300- ja 1400-luvun taitteen skotlantilaiseen Perthin kaupunkiin.-

The third quarter of the classic volume written by Scott, Tales of a Grandfather, covering the history of Scotland up to Scott's time.

"A fully illustrated edition of The Antiquary (Volumes I and II) with introduction and notes by Andrew Lang."

The Flame Tree Collectable Classics are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.