The Talisman: The Works of Sir Walter Scott
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ISBN10: 1497883458
ISBN13: 9781497883451
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781497883451
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Talisman is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. The book is part of a collection of works by the author, which showcases his literary prowess and storytelling abilities. The Talisman is set during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century and tells the story of a young Scottish knight named Sir Kenneth, who travels to the Holy Land to fight alongside King Richard the Lionheart. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters including the King's sister, Queen Berengaria, and the Muslim leader Saladin. The novel explores themes of chivalry, honor, and loyalty as Sir Kenneth navigates the political and religious tensions of the era. The Talisman is also notable for its depiction of the Crusades from both Christian and Muslim perspectives, providing a nuanced portrayal of the conflict.Overall, The Talisman is a classic work of historical fiction that combines action, romance, and political intrigue to create a captivating tale of adventure in the Middle Ages.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.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.
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