Walter Scott Libri

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.

La lealtà, il coraggio e la fedeltà di Ivanhoe, eroe “senza macchia”, taciturno e schivo, hanno affascinato lettori d'ogni cultura e paese. Dotato di rara abilità descrittiva e di una notevole penetrazione psicologica, Scott divulgò un romanticismo privo di tormenti interiori o di aspetti misteriosi e terrifici. I suoi personaggi, tratteggiati con una vivezza quasi tangibile, si muovono entro una fitta rete di relazioni, non solo tra uomo e uomo, ma anche tra l'uomo e la sua terra, l'ambiente, la tradizione, facendo emergere un senso istintivo e forte della storia e dello spirito nazionale.

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.

A thorough re-evaluation of Scott's output as a writer of short poems Includes poems not in the standard edition of Scott's collected poems or not previously printed anywhere Based on new archival research Provides critically edited texts Supplies extensive annotation This fully annotated scholarly edition, based on new archival research, comprises 134 poems, several of which went unpublished, and all of which have been expertly re-edited from early printings or manuscript originals. Walter Scott remained a poet throughout his writing career and this collection of poems ranges chronologically from the earliest efforts of a clever Edinburgh schoolboy to the last works of an old and ailing international celebrity author. The poems span generically songs and ballads, theatrical contributions, epitaphs, translations from Latin, Spanish, French, Gaelic and German, and private jeux d'esprit. The comprehensive editorial apparatus provides readers with the historical and literary context for every poem, engages with the relation of song lyrics to musical settings, and traces all quotations and allusions to books, people and places.

The book is a significant classical collection of poems that has played an important role in human history. Alpha Editions aims to preserve its legacy by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring it remains accessible for current and future generations. The text has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, resulting in a clear and readable presentation, distinct from scanned copies of the original work.

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.