Quentin Durward (1886) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167250125)

Quentin Durward is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and first published in 1823. The story is set in 15th century France and follows the adventures of the eponymous hero, Quentin Durward, a young Scottish archer who travels to France to seek his fortune. Durward becomes embroiled in the political intrigue of the French court, where he falls in love with the beautiful Isabelle de Croye, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen of France. Isabelle's family is involved in a plot to overthrow the King of France, and Durward finds himself torn between his loyalty to his own country and his love for Isabelle.The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of medieval life and customs, as well as its complex plot and well-drawn characters. It is also notable for its historical accuracy, as Scott extensively researched the period in which the story is set.Quentin Durward is considered one of Scott's best works and is widely regarded as a classic of historical fiction. It has been adapted for film and television several times, and remains a popular and influential novel to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter Scott
ISBN-10: 1167250125
ISBN-13: 9781167250125
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 478
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d