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In 1810 a literary phenomenon swept through Britain, Europe and
beyond: the publication of Sir Walter Scott's epic poem The Lady of
the Lake, set in the wild romantic landscape around Loch Katrine
and the Trossachs. The world's first international blockbusting
bestseller, in terms of sheer publishing sensation nothing like it
was seen until the Harry Potter books. Exploring the potent appeal
that links books, places, authors and readers, this collection of
eleven essays examines tourism in the Trossachs both before and
after 1810, and surveys the indigenous Gaelic culture of the area.
It also considers how Sir Walter's writings responded to the
landscape, history and literature of the region, and traces his
impact on the tourists, authors and artists who thronged in his
wake.
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The Betrothed (Hardcover)
Walter Scott; Edited by J B Ellis, J.H. Alexander, David Hewitt
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R2,629
Discovery Miles 26 290
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Set at the time of the Third Crusade (1189 - 92), The Betrothed is
the first of Scott's Tales of the Crusaders. The betrothed is
Eveline, daughter of a Norman noble, who is a victim of the Crusade
in that her intended husband is required by the Church to fulfil
his vow to join the war and departs for three years. The full
horror of an arranged marriage, and of being a possible prize as
men seek to gain possession of her is vividly realised--the heroine
is never free; her fate is always determined by the agency of men.
And being set on the Marches of Wales, it is not just men but
differing cultures that strive for mastery over her. The Betrothed
is a problem novel: as Scott was writing he himself was arranging
the marriage of his elder son. It is a problem novel too in that it
was deeply disliked by Scott's printer and publisher who forced
significant changes. What Scott was required to do to meet their
objections has been confronted for the first time in this, the
first critical edition of the novel.
The third of the Waverley Novels is dominated by two old men,
Jonathan Oldbuck (the Antiquary of the title) and the beggar Edie
Ochiltree. Together they apply their knowledge of the past to sort
out the confusion of the present, and in doing so restore the
fortunes of ancient houses. This was Scott's favourite among his
novels, and presents a quizzical and amusing view of the profession
of history and, by implication, of Scott's own practice as writer
and collector.
Do You Struggle With Staying Focused? Do you want to be able to
concentrate better? Do you struggle with lack of focus and
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topics include: *Mental Exercises to Boost Concentration* *Methods
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For Concentration at Work* This book breaks training down into
easy-to-understand modules. It starts from the very beginning of
the science of concentration and how to improve it, so you can get
great results - and be less distracted!
It starts with some 1960s history, then come to today, some
characters appear that lead to two characters from history.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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When a person is subject to the Mental Health Act, many of his or
her principal rights are taken away. It is the function of the
nearest relative to compensate for that loss. This fully updated
second edition explains how the nearest relative is identified, and
how in some cases he or she might be displaced. It also contains a
wealth of new case examples and illustrative scenarios, providing a
succinct discussion of each significant case and incorporating all
the very latest changes to the Mental Health Act. The Nearest
Relative Handbook will be an invaluable aid to those who find
themselves in a professional relationship with a nearest relative,
to those who are or wish to be a nearest relative and to anyone
needing to make sense of the relevant statutory provisions.
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The Talisman (Hardcover)
Walter Scott; Edited by J B Ellis, J.H. Alexander; Peter Garside, David Hewitt
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R3,564
Discovery Miles 35 640
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The second of "Tales of the Crusaders," "The Talisman" is set in
Palestine during the Third Crusade (1189 - 92). Scott constructs a
story of chivalric action, apparently adopting a medieval romance
view of the similarities in the values of both sides. But disguise
is the leading theme of the tale: it is not just that characters
frequently wear clothing that conceals their identity, but that
professions and cultures hide their true nature.
In this novel the Christian leaders are divided by a factious
criminality, and are contrasted to the magnanimity and decisiveness
of Saladin, the leader of the Moslem armies. In a period when the
west was fascinated with the exotic east, Scott represents the
Moslem other as more humane than the Christian west.
"The Talisman" is one of Scott's great novels. It is a superb
tale. It is also a bold departure as, for the first time, Scott
explores not cultural conflict within a country or society but in
the opposition of two world religions.
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