The Heart of Mid-Lothian - Couverture souple

Walter Scott, Sir Walter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9358713216 ISBN 13 : 9789358713213

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

Sir Walter Scott wrote a book titled The Heart of Midlothian, which was released in 1818. Two sisters, Jeanie and Effie Deans, and their interactions with the Scottish court system are the focus of the novel, which is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the middle of the eighteenth century. An upright and devout young lady named Jeanie Deans is desperate to prevent her sister Effie from receiving the death sentence when she is charged with killing her illegitimate child. Yet Effie won't say who her child's father is, even if he could have proof that will clear her record. As Jeanie makes her way to London to argue for her sister's life before Queen Caroline, the book examines themes of justice, forgiveness, and familial devotion. She meets many people along the road, including the Duke of Argyle, who help her with her goal. One of Scott's best works, The Heart of Midlothian, is generally recognized as a masterpiece of Scottish literature. Furthermore, noteworthy is its historical authenticity, which vividly captures the social and political landscape of Scotland in the eighteenth century. The novel's impact may be observed in following literary creations, such as James Hogg's The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner and Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Scottish poet, writer, and historian Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) had a significant impact on the growth of Scottish culture throughout the Romantic period. His historical fiction, including as "Ivanhoe," "Rob Roy," and "Waverley," are well recognized for their evocative depictions of Scottish landscapes and their portrayals of Scottish history and society. Moreover, Scott was a prolific poet who produced masterpieces like "The Lady of the Lake" and "Marmion," which were quite well-known while he was alive. He was a significant character in the literary world of his day, and authors like Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Nathaniel Hawthorne were affected by his writing. Scott also pursued a successful legal career and served in the government in a number of capacities, including that of sheriff and member of parliament, in addition to his literary endeavors. Also, he was an avid collector of Scottish folktales and stories, which he used as inspiration for his work. As Scott's writings are still widely read and have been made into many movies and television shows, his impact is still felt today. He is regarded as one of Scotland's most significant cultural icons and a major advocate of the Romantic literary movement.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9358713216
• ISBN 13: 9789358713213
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 538
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