Walter Scott

The book, "" The Antiquary - Volume 01 "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

"Ajvengo" - ljubimaja i znakomaja mnogim s detstva kniga, v kotoroj Srednevekove predstaet romanticheskoj epokhoj legendarnykh skazanij o vernosti, doblesti i chesti, krestovykh pokhodakh, prekrasnykh damakh i ikh rytsarjakh. V romane jarko peredana atmosfera vremen pravlenija Richarda Lvinoe Serdtse i vrazhdy saksov i normannov. "Kventin Dorvard" - molodoj shotlandskij dvorjanin - nedaleko ot zamka vstrechaet nekoego gorozhanina. Nekotorye obstojatelstva privodjat Kventina v zamok, i kakovo zhe bylo ego udivlenie, kogda onu znal v Ljudovike XV svoego nedavnego znakomtsa. On okazyvaetsja na sluzhbe v lichnoj gvardii korolja i v tsentre intrigi, ne tolko gosudarstvennoj, no i romanticheskoj.

Klassicheskij istoricheskij roman "Ajvengo" pogruzhaet chitatelja v atmosferu Srednevekovja - s rytsarjami, turnirami, osazhdennymi zamkami i veroj v vedm. V Anglii ne utikhaet protivostojanie mezhdu pobezhdjonnymi saksami i zavoevateljami normannami. Korol v germanskom plenu - a ego brat sobiraet sojuznikov i pytaetsja zakhvatit tron. V etot konflikt vovlechjon blagorodnyj i smelyj rytsar Ajvengo. Vozvraschajas iz krestovogo pokhoda, on zhelaet dobitsja ottsovskogo raspolozhenija i ruki ljubimoj devushki. Na neprostom, polnom opasnykh prikljuchenij puti geroj vstretit mnozhestvo prepjatstvij, dolzhen budet otstojat svoju chest i poluchit podderzhku silnykh druzej: na ego storone - zakonnyj monarkh Richard Lvinoe Serdtse i predvoditel blagorodnykh razbojnikov. Komu ponravitsja: podrostkam i vzroslym, kotorykh uvlekajut rytsarskie podvigi i zavorazhivaet legendarnoe Srednevekove, a takzhe vsem, kto ljubit krasivye illjustrirovannye knigi. Dlja detej 12-14 let.

Nastojaschee illjustrirovannoe izdanie vkljuchaet tri znamenitykh romana klassika anglijskoj i mirovoj literatury sera Valtera Skotta (1771-1832): "Karl Smelyj, ili Anna Gejershtejnskaja, Deva Mraka", "Talisman, ili Richard Lvinoe Serdtse v Palestine" i "Chernyj karlik". Izdanie proilljustrirovano 274 illjustratsijami izvestnykh frantsuzskikh i anglijskikh khudozhnikov - M. Danki, A. Richmona, A. Peri i drugikh.

Roman znamenitogo mastera istoriko-prikljuchencheskogo zhanra, klassika anglijskoj i mirovoj literatury sera Valtera Skotta (1771-1832) rasskazyvaet o "poslednem rytsare evropejskogo dvora" Karle Smelom, gertsoge Burgundskom, neobuzdannom gordetse, protivnike absoljutnoj monarkhii, i ego zakljatom vrage - frantsuzskom korole Ljudovike XI. V politicheskoe protivostojanie vovlecheny otets i syn grafy Oksford, puteshestvujuschie po Shvejtsarii inkognito pod familiej Filipson s tajnoj missiej. Ikh puteshestvie polno opasnostej i slavnykh podvigov. Rytsarskie turniry, masonskie zagovory, zakljuchenie v bashnju smerti - eto lish malaja chast prikljuchenij, soputstvujuschikh ikh stranstviju po zagadochnoj gornoj strane. No glavnym prizom dlja molodogo anglichanina budet ljubov nepredskazuemoj shvejtsarskoj devushki - Anny Gejershtejnskoj, prozvannoj Devoj Mraka... V izdanii vosproizvoditsja polnyj komplekt iz 152 illjustratsij M. Danki. Dlja srednego shkolnogo vozrasta. Khudozhnik: Danki M.

Letnee chtenie dlja 8 klassa Ne tratte vremja na poiski literaturnykh proizvedenij, ved v etom komplekte sobrany knigi dlja letnego chtenija uchenikov 8 klassa ("451' po Farengejtu", "Vino iz oduvanchikov", "Ajvengo", "Chelovek, kotoryj smeetsja"). Provedite svoe leto s udovolstviem i polzoj!

V ocherednoj tom "Masterov prikljuchenij" vkhodit zakljuchitelnaja chast znamenitogo romana Valtera Skotta "Ueverli" - zakhvatyvajuschaja istorija Jakobitskogo mjatezha 1745 goda s uchastiem "Krasavchika printsa Charli" i shotlandskikh gornykh klanov, razdiraemykh vnutrennimi protivorechijami. Perevodchik: Likhachev I. A. Khudozhnik: Bombled Lui, Djuran Godfrua, Frepon Gjustav

Lovushka gostepriimstva i prirodnoe ljubopytstvo mogut zavesti ochen daleko. Sudba motaet kapitana Ueverli, kak schepku v volnakh zhitejskikh. On doverjaet i somnevaetsja, delaet vybor i prisposablivaetsja, zaschischaetsja i bezhit. Romantik i mechtatel, dezertir, avantjurist, buntovschik. A chto zhe dalshe?.. V ocherednoj tom "Masterov prikljuchenij" vkhodit pervaja chast znamenitogo romana Valtera Skotta "Ueverli" - zakhvatyvajuschaja istorija Jakobitskogo mjatezha 1745 goda s uchastiem "Krasavchika printsa Charli" i shotlandskikh gornykh klanov, razdiraemykh vnutrennimi protivorechijami. Perevodchik: Likhachev I. A. Khudozhnik: Bombled Lui, Djuran Godfrua, Riu Eduard

Pylkij nrav, izviliny sudby i dorogi zavodjat anglichanina Frensisa Osbaldistona v dikie zemli gornoj Shotlandii. Govorjat, v etikh mestakh oruduet shajka svirepejshego grabitelja i razbojnika Rob Roja, objavivshego vojnu vsem anglichanam. No vybirat ne prikhoditsja - koltso intrig za spinoj i vokrug Frenka szhimaetsja vse silnee. V ocherednoj tom "Masterov prikljuchenij" vkhodit znamenityj roman Valtera Skotta "Rob Roj" - istorija ljubvi, predatelstva i mesti na fone borby za britanskij prestol ocherednogo Jakova Stjuarta Shotlandskogo i prishlogo Georga I Gannoverskogo. Perevodchik: Volpin Nadezhda Davydovna

Posle razgromnoj bitvy pod Vusterom v 1651 godu, syn kaznennogo korolja Karla I pustilsja v bega. No general Kromvel ponimaet tolk v okhote. On chitaet vse oleni tropy, slovno linii ruki. Starinnyj korolevskij zamok v Vudstoke - otlichnoe mesto dlja ubezhischa, a stalo byt i dlja zapadni. No vot beda, v zamke polno zakoulkov i tajnikov. Okhota obeschaet byt poistine korolevskoj. V ocherednoj tom "Masterov prikljuchenij" vkhodit zakhvatyvajuschij roman Valtera Skotta "Vudstok, ili Kavaler" - istorija borby buduschego zheleznogo lorda-protektora i legkomyslennogo shotlandtsa, mechtajuschego stat korolem Anglii. Perevodchik: Petrova E. N., Teterevnikova Anna NikolaevnaKhudozhnik: Tuduz Eduar

1679 god, epokha Restavratsii Stjuartov. Posle zhizni pod zheleznoj dlanju asketa-puritanina Kromvelja v Anglii nastupila ottepel. Snova v mode jarkie pljumazhi, nechestivye" tantsy v parakh i bravye kavalerijskie smotry s veselymi pirushkami pod zanaves. Ne ustojav pered iskusheniem, molodoj puritanin Genri Morton okazyvaetsja v nenuzhnom meste v nenuzhnyj chas. Dalshe - bolshe. Gorjachee serdtse, ostryj glaz i ottsovskaja shpaga delajut svoe delo, i vse letit v tartarary. Mir vokrug junoshi vdrug stremitelno zavertelsja. I uzhe slyshitsja gde-to za spinoj: "Na konej, rebjata, na konej! V pogonju! Golova etogo zlobnogo psa stoit obeschannogo za nee zolota!" V ocherednoj tom "Masterov prikljuchenij" vkhodit roman Valtera Skotta "Puritane", odin iz samykh zakhvatyvajuschikh i osobo ljubimykh samim avtorom. Perevodchik: Bobovich A. S. Khudozhnik: Gosslen Sharl, Kauffmann Pol, Majjar Diozhen

Six years after the death of Napoleon, Sir Walter Scott wrote the first, hugely successful biography of Napoleon that riveted Britain and the continent and led to him being challenged to a duel by former Napoleon generals. It was probably the first book ever to be extracted in a newspaper. Scott's bracing but fair portrait of his contemporary inspired a new wave of historians to engage with history in a way that we now recognise as modern. Originally a sprawling work of over 1 million words, Dr Michaelis has edited the original text down to create a fresh, succinct contemporary portrait that will rivet the modern enthusiast and scholar. Based on Scott's tour of European battle sites and access to secret Foreign Office records, his is also a lost, pre-nation state snapshot of a Europe that was still a patchwork of different local cultures, cities and regions and sensitivities.

Set in Southern Scotland among a time of religious turmoil in the 17th century, Old Morality depicts a young soldier, Henry Morton, as he becomes involved with the armed struggle between two religious groups—the Covenanters and the Cavaliers. While the Cavaliers supported the church of England, Covenanters wished for Scotland to convert to pure Presbyterianism. With neither group accepting their differences, social tensions ran high in Scotland. This all comes to head at a competitive event hosted by Lady Margaret Bellenden, who is a loyal Covenanter. Described as a wapenshaw, a group of soldiers from varying backgrounds assembled to compete against each other. When Henry, the son of a Covenanter, defeats a Cavalier favorite, trouble follows. Though Henry is soon introduced to Lady Margaret Bellenden and her lovely daughter, Edith, his victory is short-lived as the competition arouses unhealthy and aggressive feelings among the opposing groups. After Henry stands up for a man being bullied by the Cavaliers, the two become friends. However, when Henry discovers a secret about his new friend, he is forced to become an outlaw, fleeing from the vindictive Cavalier patrols. Centered around true events of an uprising in 1679, Old Morality is praised as one of Sir Walter Scott’s best novels. Written in with a whimsical fashion, fascinating Scottish dialect, and flowing prose, critics appreciated the characters and descriptions featured in Old Morality, along with its delightful elements of romance, action, and adventure. Though published over two-hundred years ago, Old Morality depicts a serious struggle between religions, portraying themes and ideology that remains to be relevant to modern society, while simultaneously offering invaluable insight on the intriguing social and religious history of Scotland. This edition of Old Morality by Sir Walter Scott now features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Old Morality crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter Scott’s literature.

Quentin Durward, an archer and mercenary, gains the favor of Louis XI of France and the love of the beautiful Burgundian heiress, Isabelle de Croye. This is a captivating tale full of action, adventure and unexpected challenge. A poor Scotsman named Quentin Durward travels to France to find military work. He joins the royal party of King Louis XI, who is at odds with Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. When the king is attacked by a boar, Quentin leaps into action and saves his life. This leads to a fateful assignment that will change his life forever. Quentin is charged with protecting Isabelle de Croye, an heiress being targeted by Charles. While together, Quentin and Isabelle unexpectedly fall in love, upsetting the duke’s treacherous plans. Quentin Durward is a historical novel driven by larger-than-life characters. Each one plays a pivotal role in the layered narrative. Like many of Scott’s works, Quentin Durward balances action, morality and an unforgettable story. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Quentin Durward is both modern and readable.

After ascending to the throne at a young age, and ruling Protestant subjects while personally practicing Catholicism, Mary, Queen of the Scots was hardly given a chance to be an influential leader. Other rulers, and sometimes her own subjects, looked down on her for her religious differences. Which is why, Queen Mary’s relatives, her Protestant subjects, and Lady Lochlevan locked her in Lochlevan castle at their first chance. Having been raised in solitude, and often sent away for extended stays the castle, Mary had little patience for her imprisonment. Stuck there with her ladies-in-waiting, Mary bides her time, planning an escape. Meanwhile, Roland Graeme, a young man with mysterious origins visits the castle and immediately falls in love with Catherine, Mary’s lady-in-waiting. However, the love affair grows complicated when Roland gets into a feud with Catherine’s twin brother. While Roland struggles with his feelings, Catherine and Mary plan a daring escape, recruiting the help of a surprising ally. Sequel to The Monastery, Sir Walter Scott’s The Abbot is a historical adventure novel. First published two-hundred years ago in 1820, The Abbot earned commercial success and the approval of critics, even ranking as high as one of Scott’s most popular novels, Waverley. Praised for its outstanding character portrayals, critics were enamored by Catherine’s striking depiction and Queen Mary’s humorous sarcasm. With the portrayal of an iconic and popular royal, along with the impressive description of the setting, this work of historical fiction is perfect for the modern reader. Featuring plot twists, betrayals, battles, romance, and drama, Sir Walter Scott’s The Abbot is full of exciting action and rich prose that remains to entertain even modern audiences. This edition of The Abbot 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 Abbot crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter Scott’s literature.

Francis Osbaldistine, the son of an English merchant, had always been different than the rest of his family. With an opposing temperament and religion than his father and younger brother, Francis dreams of writing poetry, despite his father’s desire for him to go into the family business. When Francis refuses to work for his father, he is sent away to live with his uncle, on the condition that his cousin, Rashleigh, switches places with Francis in the family business. While Francis is initially happy with this arrangement, Rashleigh has a reputation for his unruliness, which he lives up to shortly after joining the business. Soon Rashleigh gets into trouble he cannot overcome on his own. Concerned for the implications this would have on the family, Francis has no choice but to travel to Scotland to clean up Rashleigh’s mess, leading to misadventures, odd strangers, and even the chance of romance. While Francis appreciates the beauty and the exciting culture of Scotland, he meets the astonishingly eccentric Rob Roy MacGregor, who has garnered quite the reputation, leading to even more hilarity and chaos. First published over two-hundred years ago in 1817, Rob Roy is among the most comical historical novels in Sir Walter Scott’s Waverly series. Set in the 18th century, during the year of the first Jacobite uprising, Rob Roy provides modern readers with invaluable insight on the social, cultural, and economical background of Scotland and England, through its excellent representation of the two nations and their citizens during a time of tension. With compelling, unforgettable characters, Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott is as entertaining as it is fascinating. This edition of Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Rob Roy crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery of Sir Walter Scott’s literature.

When Lord Marmion, a favorite of the king, becomes enamored by Clara, a rich noble woman, he is willing to stop at nothing to get her attention. Though Clara is engaged to the heroic Sir Ralph De Wilton, and he already has a mistress, Lord Marmion views these issues as minor, and has a plan to overcome them. With the help of his mistress, a nun named Constance, Lord Marmion forges a letter than implicates Sir Wilton in the heinous crime of treason. When the letter is assumed to be legitimate, Sir Wilton is exiled from the kingdom, subsequently breaking off his engagement to Clara. Heartbroken and disgusted by Lord Marmion’s advances, Clara decides to join the convent, where Constance is also committed. Also heartbroken by Lord Marmion’s actions, Constance faces serious consequences at the convent, for she had broken her vows of celibacy. As she is severely punished, Constance decides to get revenge on behalf of Clara and Sir Wilton, as she had only helped her ex-lover to win back his affection. When the secret of the forgery is revealed, Lord Marmion must face Sir Wilton, who is determined to restore his reputation and win back Clara’s love. Consisting of six cantos, Sir Walter Scott’s Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field is elegant and features extraordinary detail. Set in the 16th century, this historical romance depicts themes of romance, chivalry, and honor. With surprise twists, epic battles, and passionate romances, Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field continues to amaze its readers, and allows a fascinating perspective on the 16th century culture of England and Scotland. This edition of Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field by Sir Walter Scott now features a stunning new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery of Sir Walter Scott’s literature.

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.

Edgar’s family and their home, Ravenswood, is well-respected and revered by the people of Scotland, until their political endorsement invites controversy. When Edgar’s father is stripped of his noble title due for supporting King James VII, Lucy’s father, Sir William, buys their family estate. Meant to be the rightful master of Ravenswood, Edgar is livid, and feels that his family legacy has been usurped. Soon dreaming of getting vengeance, Edgar is set to the destroy Sir Williams, until he meets his daughter. Named Lucy, Sir William’s daughter is beautiful and kind, and she and Edgar become almost instantly attracted to each other. After renouncing his original plans of revenge, Edgar and Lucy are happy together, though not everyone is pleased with their relationship. Lady Ashton, Sir William’s wife has a plan of her own. Hoping to force Lucy into a marriage that would be politically advantageous for the family. Determined to achieve her goal, Lady Ashton manipulates and deceives to break the couple apart, and bend Lucy to her will. The young couple try to overcome Lady Ashton’s trickery, leading to misunderstandings, serious accusations, and dangerous duels. Featuring compelling characters, miscommunications, duels, and murder attempts, The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott is clever and dramatic, capturing the attention of its readers. First published just over two hundred years ago, the Bride of Lammermoor provides an interesting representation of the social and political affairs of historic South-East Scotland. Paired with the rich prose and captivating narrative, this immersive setting crafts an unforgettable reading experience for modern audiences. This edition of The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Bride of Lammermoor crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter Scott’s literature.