The Talisman: The Works of Sir Walter Scott (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162631912)

The Talisman is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1825. It tells the story of a young Christian knight named Sir Kenneth, who travels to the Holy Land during the Third Crusade to fight against the Muslim armies of Saladin. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including the English King Richard the Lionheart, who is also on a crusade to reclaim Jerusalem.The novel is set in the 12th century and explores themes of chivalry, honor, and religious conflict. It also delves into the complex relationships between the Christian and Muslim characters, and the tensions that exist between their respective cultures and beliefs.Throughout the book, Scott weaves together historical events and fictional elements to create a rich and vivid world. He draws on his extensive knowledge of medieval history and culture to create a detailed and immersive setting, and his prose is renowned for its elegance and beauty.Overall, The Talisman is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers with its compelling characters, richly imagined world, and timeless themes.1906. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. This adventure, set in the Holy Land of Crusader fame, is a tale of Richard the Lionheart, of his noble knight Sir Kenneth of the Leopard (the prince royal of Scotland in disguise) and of the great Saracen ruler Saladin who fought the historical Richard to a standstill in Palestine. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162631910
ISBN-13: 9781162631912
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 498
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.00d