The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction In mentioning "Quentin Durward" for the first time...
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Author: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander),1871-1949
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The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction

¥2,192 ¥1,096

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction

¥2,192 ¥1,096
Author: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander),1871-1949
Format: eBook
Language: English

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction

In mentioning "Quentin Durward" for the first time Scott speaks of himself as having been ill, and "Peveril" as having suffered through it. "I propose a good rally, however," he says, "and hope it will have a powerful effect. My idea is a Scotch archer in the French King's guard, tempore Louis XI., the most picturesque of all times." The novel, which is by many considered one of the best of Scott's works, was published in June, 1823. It was coldly received by the British public, though it eventually attained a marvellous popularity. In Paris it created a tremendous sensation, similar to that produced in Edinburgh by the appearance of "Waverley." It was Scott's first venture on foreign ground, and the French were delighted to find Louis XI. and Charles the Bold brought to life again at the call of the Wizard of the North. The delineations of these two characters are considered as fine as any in fiction or history. The age of the young traveller might be about nineteen or twenty, and his face and person were very prepossessing. His smart blue bonnet, with sprig of holly and eagle's feather, was already recognised as the Scottish headgear. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 11659
Author: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander)
Release Date: Mar 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Editor: Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander), 1871-1949 , Mee, Arthur, 1875-1943

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