Edward Waverly enjoyed a privileged upbringing, despite his
family's drama. Coming of age during a political uprising, Edward's
time is split between his father and his uncle, who each have
opposing political views, which causes a rift in the family. His
uncle is a traditional British subject that wishes to overthrow the
government so that Charles Edward Stuart is restored to power,
commonly known as a Jacobite. However, Edward's father is a
Hanoverian, a citizen who supports the current government. Raised
between the two, Edward himself has flippant views. In fact, he is
more interested in chasing women than his studies or politics. For
this reason, Edward's aunt decides to send him to the army. Serving
as a Hanoverian soldier, Edward takes his training about as
seriously as he took his studies, but as his regiment travels
around Scottland, Edward is taken by the beauty of the nation and
its culture, especially falling for a young woman named Flora.
Though Edward quickly becomes enamored by Flora, he soon realizes
that their romance is ill-fated, as he is a Hanoverian soldier, and
Flora is a dedicated Jacobite. While Edward challenges his own
political views for love, more chaos unfolds, including war,
uprisings, and accusations of treason. First published anonymously
in 1814, Waverley rose to almost immediate fame, praised for its
authenticity and comedy. Already famous as a poet, Sir Walter Scott
eventually admitted that this extraordinary historical novel was
among his first attempts to publish his prose fiction. With themes
of war and tolerance and beautiful prose, Waverley depicts a young
soldier's struggle with love and beliefs as he travels across
Scottland. Featuring stunning detail, the landscape and culture of
18th century Scottland is beautifully represented as is the
fascinating history of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. This edition
of Waverley by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching cover
design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable.
With these accommodations, this edition of Waverley crafts an
accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences
while restoring the original mastery of Sir Walter Scott's
literature.
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