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In all Stairs offspring we no difference know,They do the females as the males bestow;So he of one of his daughters marriages gave the ward,Like a true vassal, to Glenluces Laird;He knew what she did to her master plight,If she her faith to Rutherfurd should slight,Which, like his own, for greed he broke outright.Nick did Baldoons posterior right deride,And, as first substitute, did seize the bride;Whateer he to his mistress did or said,He threw the bridegroom from the nuptial bed,Into the chimney did so his rival maul,His bruised bones neer were cured but by the fall.

Las famosas ruinas de Melrose, próximas a la residencia del autor, son el lugar en que se desarrolla la acción de esta novela, circunstancia que parece inexplicable, si se tiene en cuenta que empleó toda su habilidad en alejar de su pais nativo a los personajes y las escenas de lvanhoe. Este cambio de sistema es hijo de sus recuerdos, por lo que juzga innecesario acudir al pasado para averiguar un hecho que no tiene importancia alguna.

Waverley is among Walter Scotts first novels and one of the original Western historical novels. The sprawling story takes place during the Jacobite Rising from 1745 and follows the life of Edward Waverley, a British soldier who falls in love with a Scottish woman and joins a revolutionary army. Waverley shows why Scott is considered one of the forefathers of European romanticism, as the tale follows an individual hero on a grand journey through beautifully vivid settings. However, Edward Waverley follows in the footsteps of Don Quixote as a protagonist whose dreams of heroism are difficult to achieve. This dramatic tale has elements of picaresque comedy as Scott creates a less than heroic protagonist that finds himself in ironic situations that he is ill-prepared for. Political intrigue, romance, and breathtakingly beautiful depictions of the Scottish landscape are Scotts trademark elements that make this classic novel a rewarding read. Waverley was celebrated at the time of its release for an accurate portrayal of Gaelic revolutionaries, but it remains timeless due to its poignant storytelling and lyrical prose. Waverley is recommended for fans of historical fiction or romanticism.

St. Ronans Well is a tragicomic tale of two brothers in love with the same woman. Walter Scotts trademark dramatic tension is palpable in this novel, but it is unique in the fact that it is his only novel set during the 19th century. The story revolves around a spa in a small Scottish town that is home to a large cast of highly comedic and compelling characters. Scott expertly builds suspense over the course of the novel as each character has something to hide in this satirical village. Throughout the story, dark secrets are revealed and blackmail escalates to violent confrontation as both brothers battle for the love of Clara. St. Ronans Well features some of Scotts best characters and beautifully vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and its satirical style is an interesting departure from his typical historical fiction. This novel should be read by fans of Scotts work but its luxurious setting and fusion of irony and high drama make it the perfect book for fans of The White Lotus or Nine Perfect Strangers.

Rob Roy is one of Walter Scotts most famous and acclaimed novels, telling the story of the legendary outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor and his thrilling adventures in the Scottish Highlands. Set around the time of the first Jacobite uprising, the characters must navigate a harsh landscape in which danger is constantly present and no one can be trusted. The protagonist is Francis Osbaldistone who travels to Scotland to reclaim stolen documents and rescue his family from financial ruin. On his journey, Francis encounters forbidden romance, violent rebellions, possible ghosts, and the titular Rob Roy. This sprawling novel is an incredible romantic tale as it follows a hero on a perilous adventure to defeat deceitful villains and rescue his true love. Rob Roy has some gothic elements, such as spectral figures but remains true to Scotts acclaimed romanticism as he vividly and lyrically portrays Scotlands natural beauty. A gripping novel that is sure to entertain and enthral fans of romantic and historical literature.

The Monastery is a novel by Walter Scott that tells the story of the Monastery of Kennaquhair and its mysterious occupants and supernatural situations. The monastery is on the brink of destruction as not only are Protestant soldiers marching on it but its inhabitants are plagued by betrayal and infighting. The tale revolves around Halbert and Edward, two troublesome brothers who are both in love with the same woman, Mary. Tensions are already high in the abbey due to sightings of a celestial spectre before Piercie Shafton, an Englishman on the run for treason, arrives to seek solitude. Piercie is one of Scotts funniest characters as he pompously pursues Mary, much to the chagrin of Halbert, who challenges Piercie to a duel that will determine the fate of the monastery and all its occupants. The Monastery is written in the gothic tradition as the haunting White Lady plagues the characters. Scotts romantic style is still present as the White Lady is an incredibly poetic character and he uses lyrical prose to portray an abbey on the verge of ruin. The Monastery is a highly dramatic story, laced with political intrigue, social satire, and haunting imagery that will stick with readers long after they have finished it. This thrilling novel will have readers on the edge of their seats awaiting the fate of the monastery and its citizens and is recommended for fans of gothic literature.

Anne of Geierstein is a gothic romance and adventure novel by Walter Scott. For this tale, Scott abandons his typical Scottish setting as the story follows two knights on a secret mission in Switzerland in the 1470s. This is one of Scotts most critically acclaimed novels as it opens on a dramatic cliff edge scene and the suspense continues to escalate throughout. One of the knights, Arthur, meets the titular Anne and falls in love with her but quickly learns that she may have mystical powers. Danger is ever-present throughout their journey as the heroes encounter spectral beings, are kidnapped by secret organisations, and battle in a brutal war. Anne of Geierstein is celebrated widely for Scotts romantic depictions of the Swiss landscape from forests to mountains and crumbling castles. This thrilling novel is the definition of a page-turner, and its gothic aspects make it the perfect read for fans of Walter Scott or Frankenstein.

This novel, which has always been regarded as one of Scott''s finest, opens with the Edinburgh riots of 1736. The people of the city have been infuriated by the actions of John Porteous, Captain of the Guard, and when they hear that his death has been reprieved by the distant monarch they ignore the Queen and resolve to take their own revenge. At the center of the story is Edinburgh''s forbidding Tolbooth prison, known by all as the Heart of Midlothian. ''Scrupulous and comprehensive editing (by Clare Lamont).''--Ian Duncan, Yale University ''Excellent texts. Because they include both Scott''s introductions and notes and the invaluable notes by Lamont, these texts are preferable to the volumes in the Edinburgh edition of Scott.''--Robert Mayer, Oklahoma State University

Si es vol escoltar la meva veu i si ningú més en aquesta sala s'alça en nom del cavaller Ivanhoe, afirmo que ell acceptarà qualsevol desafiament honorable. Si la meva pobra garantia afegeix seguretat a la inestimable penyora d'aquest sant peregrí, empeny

Romanzo epico ambientato nellInghilterra del XII secolo che, attraverso la storia del condottiero Ivanhoe che combatte a fianco di Riccardo Cuor di Leone, narra il contrasto tra normanni e sassoni. In un turbinio di battaglie, colpi bassi e troni usurpati, trovera posto anche lamore per la bella Rowena. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.

Ivanhoe was the first of Scott''s novels to take place in the middle ages but it is far from being the fantastic, medievalist romance associated (in the critical imagination) with a visionary Britain that never was. This is the first novel in English to deal seriously with issues of race. At the same time, it provides an exciting read to a contemporary audience. Set in the twelfth century, during the reign of Richard the Lionheart, Ivanhoe tells of the love of Wilfred of Ivanhoe for the Lady Rowena, his father Cedric''s ward. Cedric, who is dedicated to the liberation of the Saxon people from Norman oppression and to the revival of the Saxon royal line, intends Rowena - a descendant of King Alfred - for the oafish Athelstane, and he banishes his son. Ivanhoe joins King Richard on his crusade in the Holy Land, and eventually the two men return secretly to England - Ivanhoe to regain his inheritance and the land of Rowena, Richard to secure his kingdom from his scheming brother John who has ruled in Richard''s absence. With a gallery of memorable characters, high and low, Ivanhoe is a powerful and exciting evocation of a medieval world of jousting, baronial rivalry, siege warfare and trial by combat, and makes no attempt to gloss over the violence and brutality that lay behind the chivalric ideals.

Qué refrescante es leer un libro de impresiones de viaje cuando apenas se iniciaba, durante y tras el fracaso napoleónico, el turismo. Scott pensó que su periplo alrededor de Escocia en el año de 1814 era un viaje rapido, pero para nosotros, hombres de estos tiempos acelerados, su viaje conserva el candor de una edad que nunca ha de volver, justo antes de las revoluciones industriales. Las dos grandes virtudes de Scott en este libro son su amor, es decir su interes y su caridad por todo lo que ve, y su prosa de gran escritor que narra simplemente los hechos, apenas aqui y alla citando a algun latino (o a algun escoces). Este libro, a caballo entre un siglo que aun era como siempre habian sido y el siglo en el que todo iba a cambiar, es un libro muy notable. Y señero lo vuelve que hable de Escocia. Pablo Soler Frost (traductor y prologuista de la obra)

Romanzo a tinte fosche, che narra lamore di Edgard e Lucy, vittime dellodio delle rispettive famiglie che porterà ad intrighi, uccisioni e pazzia. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in

Bloody battles, cheap shot, usurped thrones and finally the love. Protagonist of this epic novel is Ivanhoe heir of a Saxon noble family, fighting side-by-side with the Norman king, Richard I of Engl

Romanzo nel quale Sir Philip a seguito di un matrimonio di convenienza con Lady Jemima parte volontario in guerra a fianco del Duca di Marlborough. Lady Jemima non avendo piu notizie del conserte, si affida ad un presunto dottore di Padova in grado di mettere in contatto persone lontane: attraverso uno specchio magico vedra il consorte intento in un nuovo matrimonio con la figlia di un ricco borgomastro olandese... Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.