Bøger af Walter Scott

Walter Scotts klassiske historiske roman "Ivanhoe" fortæller historien om korstogsridderen Ivanhoe, der vender tilbage til England og kæmper for kong Richard Løvehjerte imod kongens forræderiske bror, John. Samtidig fortæller den om Ivanhoes kærlighed til Rowena, som han har holdt hans mod oppe, mens han var på korstog. Da han bliver hårdt såret, bliver han imidlertid plejet af den unge, smukke Rebecca, som vinder hans hjerte. Da hun bliver anklaget som heks, må han stille op til duel.slxSir Walter Scott (1771-1832) var en skotsk forfatter, der var uddannet jurist og siden blev dommer. Ved siden af dette var Scott med til at introducere Sturm und Drang til Storbritannien, blandt andet ved oversættelser, men også ved at udgive sine egne værker. Han er muligvis mest kendt for sit værk "Ivanhoe", men var også med til at give den historiske roman form og var en stor inspiration for senere forfattere.

First published in 1924, this classic four-volume work contains various Greek and Latin writings of religious or philosophic teachings ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus, with Walter Scott''s extensive notes, commentary, and addenda. It is said that these teachings are records of private, intimate talks between a teacher and one or two of his disciples. The setting was in Egypt under the Roman Empire, among men who had received some instruction in Greek philosophy, and especially the Platonism of the period, but were not content with merely accepting and repeating the cut-and-dried dogmas of the orthodox philosophic schools and sought to build up, on a basis of Platonic doctrine, a philosophic religion that would better satisfy their needs. Included here are the libelli of the Corpus Hermeticum, the Asclepius, the Hermetic excerpts in the Anthologium of Stobaeus, and other fragments. The entire text is produced in the original Greek or Latin, with an English translation on facing pages. Volumes II, III, and IV of Hermetica, which contain Scott''s notes on the work, his commentary, and testimonia, extensive addenda, and indices, are also published by Shambhala.

The existential dread of making (or not making) art takes centre stage in this trenchant satire of MFA culture

Walter Scotts handlingsmættede roman "Talismanen" handler om kong Richard Løvehjertes korstog til det hellige land. Burde egentlig være pligtlæsning i disse dage, fordi den viser hvorledes man dengang respekterede hinanden kristne og muslimer imellem. Selvom man var fjender blev Kong Richard og den muhamedanske Sultan Saladin nærmest venner.

Dette er Walter Scotts mest kendte roman, hvor en korstogsridder – Ivanhoe – kæmper for Kong Richard Løvehjerte og kærligheden til den skønne Rowena. Han tiltrækkes dog af jødinden Rebecca, som plejer ham da han bliver såret, og da hun anklages som heks må han stille op til duel.

Un livre passionnant qui plonge le lecteur dans l'histoire tumultueuse de l'Écosse. Walter Scott raconte l'histoire de son pays avec passion et érudition. Ce livre est une invitation à la découverte de l'Écosse et de son riche patrimoine culturel.

Un livre passionnant qui plonge le lecteur dans l'histoire tumultueuse de l'Écosse. Walter Scott raconte l'histoire de son pays avec passion et érudition. Ce livre est une invitation à la découverte de l'Écosse et de son riche patrimoine culturel.

"Scott's Lady of the Lake" by Sir Walter Scott is an epic narrative poem that unfolds against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Published in 1810, this work showcases Scott's skill in blending historical events, folklore, and romantic elements into a compelling and picturesque tale. Set during a tumultuous period in Scottish history, "The Lady of the Lake" weaves together the stories of various characters, including the heroic figure of James Fitz-James and the enchanting Ellen Douglas, known as the Lady of the Lake. The narrative unfolds as Fitz-James becomes embroiled in political intrigue and a quest for love, all set against the stunning and evocative landscapes of Loch Katrine. The poem likely explores themes of chivalry, honor, and the complexities of human relationships. The Lady of the Lake herself, with her grace and mysterious allure, becomes a central figure in the unfolding drama. Through vivid descriptions and poetic language, Scott captures the essence of the Scottish landscape, immersing readers in the beauty of nature.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.