When King Richard the Lionheart's health began to decline, the
English leader organized a truce with the leader of the Islamic
forces, Saladin. Agreeing to cease the battles on the condition
that Jerusalem would be under Muslim control, the two leaders gave
orders to their troops to return to their homes. However, Sir
Kenneth, a Scottish knight, was in the search of a certain monk
rather than his home when he encounters Emir, a cavalryman for
Saladin's forces. At first distrustful of each other and used to
warfare, the two soldiers engage in a one-on-one battle. But when
both refuse to surrender, the men realize that they are equally
matched, and with the truces between their leaders, there was no
reason to fight. Apon this realization, Amir and Kenneth become
friends. When Kenneth later mentions that he is on a quest to find
a Christian monk, Emir offers to accompany him, as he knows the
terrain better than Kenneth. After happily accepting the offer, the
two fighters set off on their journey, facing villains, deception,
romance, and duels. Admired for its rich prose and skillfully
portrayed plotline, Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman is an intricate
and theatrical work of literary art. With well-presented characters
and an engrossing setting, The Talisman offers the rare depiction
of a friendship between an Arabic and English soldier in the 11th
century as well as the seldomly portrayed time of peace during the
crusades. With themes of chivalry, virtue, and violence paired with
compelling representation and a well-executed plot, Sir Walter
Scott's The Talisman exceeds high expectations. This edition of The
Talisman by Sir Walter Scott now features a new, eye-catching cover
design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable.
With these accommodations, this edition of The Talisman crafts an
accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences
while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter
Scott's literature.
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