Quentin Durward

A Scottish archer is caught in a power struggle between Louis XI and Charles the Bold. Quentin Durward, by Sir Walter Scott, is a compelling tale about corruption and greed in fifteenth-century France. Originally published in 1823, the novel is considered one of the author’s most critically acclaimed works.

About the author

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish novelist, poet, playwright, and historian who also worked as a judge and legal administrator. Scott’s extensive knowledge of history and his exemplary literary technique earned him a role as a prominent author of the romantic movement and innovator of the historical fiction genre. After rising to fame as a poet, Scott started to venture into prose fiction as well, which solidified his place as a popular and widely-read literary figure, especially in the 19th century. Scott left behind a legacy of innovation, and is praised for his contributions to Scottish culture.

Product details

• Authors: Sir Walter Scott, Walter Scott
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.05.2021
• EAN: 9781513280455
• ISBN: 978-1-5132-8045-5
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 468 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Mint Editions; Mint Editions—Historical Fiction; Mint Editions (Historical Fiction)
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Historical / General, FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Classics, Historical adventure, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Historical adventure fiction, Classic fiction: general and literary