Walter Scott Libri

Ad antiche ballate, tra storia e leggenda, ambientate nella selvaggia Inghilterra alle prese con il proprio medioevo, attinse Walter Scott per costruire il primo e più importante romanzo storico ottocentesco. Guerrieri impietosi e fanciulle fiere popolano romanticamente l’imponente narrazione che Scott, come un antico cantore, tesse, ad evocare per il Regno Unito un passato di gesta eroiche e imprese cavalleresche, in un succedersi di castelli assediati, giostre, tornei e foreste abitate da eroi fuorilegge. Introduzione di Carlo Pagetti. Traduzione di Laura Pugno.

Edito nel 1820, Ivanhoe fu un autentico bestseller ante litteram, destinato a incidere in modo profondo sui gusti e sull'immaginario dell'intero Ottocento: Alexandre Dumas padre, Victor Hugo e Alessandro Manzoni - per fare solo i nomi più celebri - gli sono profondamente debitori. In questo libro avvincente e pittoresco Scott realizza infatti una mirabile fusione tra il realismo del romanzo storico e la fantasia del racconto di avventure. Ambientato a cavallo tra XII e XIII secolo, all'epoca della Terza Crociata, il libro racconta le vicende del valoroso cavaliere sassone Wilfred di Ivanhoe, che solo dopo infinite peripezie riesce a sposare la sua amata Rowena. Con le sue foreste popolate da nobili fuorilegge e signori arroganti, sullo sfondo del sanguinoso conflitto tra Sassoni e Normanni, Ivanhoe costituisce ancora oggi una delle rappresentazioni letterariamente più vive dell'Inghilterra di Riccardo Cuor di Leone, di Giovanni Senzaterra e di Robin Hood.

The final section of this classic work delves into Scotland's rich history, encapsulating pivotal events and figures leading up to the author's era. Through engaging storytelling, it explores themes of national identity and cultural heritage, offering readers a vivid portrayal of Scotland's evolution. Scott's narrative style combines historical detail with personal reflection, making the past accessible and compelling for contemporary audiences. This volume serves as both a historical account and a tribute to the spirit of Scotland.

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Walter Scott's 'A Legend of Montrose' is a historical novel set in 17th century Scotland amid the civil war between Royalists and Covenanters. Through protagonist Allan M'Aulay, Scott blends history with romanticism, showcasing vivid landscapes and nuanced characters. This work highlights Scott's mastery of historical fiction and his deep connection to Scottish culture.

Set during the Third Crusade, "The Betrothed" follows Eveline, a Norman noble's daughter, whose fiancé must fulfill his vow to join the war, leaving her vulnerable to the horrors of an arranged marriage. The story explores her lack of agency as various men and cultures vie for control over her fate.

Set in the eighteenth century, this tale explores themes of loyalty and rebellion during a tumultuous period. The narrative delves into the lives of characters caught in the struggles of their time, reflecting the social and political dynamics of the era. This high-quality reprint of the 1899 edition preserves the original's essence, offering readers a glimpse into historical events and personal conflicts that shaped the period.