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Quentin Durward (1823), Scott's first "European" novel, was an experiment in transferring the historical romance to foreign soil. Fifteenth-century France, the French Revolution, and contemporary Britain all come together in this sharp-eyed novel of political expediency and intrigue... Read Full Overview

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 15th-century France, Walter Scott's "Quentin Durward" intricately weaves themes of loyalty, romance, and adventure. The narrative follows the youthful Scotsman Quentin, who ventures into the French court embroiled in political tension, seeking... Read Full Overview

Of all the writers in the 19th century, the preeminent one was Sir Walter Scott, whose works were so beloved that he had an international fan base well before he died. The Scotsman is still considered one of the greatest writers of the English language, and his most famous and... Read Full Overview

Quentin Durward is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1886. Set in 15th century France, the book tells the story of Quentin Durward, a young Scottish archer who travels to France to seek his fortune. He becomes embroiled in the political intrigues... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Quentin Durward is Sir Walter Scott's historical novel depicting the fierce rivalries among monarchs in the late Middle Ages. Our protagonist amid the power plays is the titular Quentin Durward. Falling into the service of Louis XI as a Garde cossaise (Scottish Guard) owing... Read Full Overview

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Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI. The plot centers on the rivalry between Louis XI of France and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.

Travel back to medieval France with Sir Walter Scott's classic novel, Quentin Durward. Follow the adventures of young Quentin as he battles knights, rescues damsels in distress, and navigates the treacherous politics of the French court. With richly drawn characters and vivid... Read Full Overview

Find Out What Scott Really WroteGoing back to the original manuscripts, a team of scholars has uncovered what Scott originally wrote and intended his public to read before errors, misreadings and expurgations crept in during production. Quentin Durward is a young Scotsman seeking... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview