Waverley

di Scott Sir Walter (Autore)

SPA Publishing, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. First published in 1814,***Waverley***is the groundbreaking novel that launched Sir Walter Scott’s career and forever changed the course of English literature. Often hailed as the first great historical novel, it transports listeners to the turbulent world of 18th-century Scotland during the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The story follows Edward Waverley, a young English officer whose life is transformed when he becomes entangled with the Highland clans and their romantic yet perilous fight to restore the Stuart monarchy. Torn between loyalty to his country and admiration for the Highland way of life, Edward’s journey is one of passion, adventure, and self-discovery. With sweeping landscapes, vividly drawn characters, and a blend of romance and history, Waverley captures the clash between tradition and change, loyalty and ambition, love and honor. Scott’s novel not only ignited a craze for Scottish historical fiction but also influenced generations of writers, from Dickens to Tolstoy. This audiobook edition brings Scott’s rich prose and masterful storytelling to life, offering modern audiences a chance to experience the novel that defined a genre. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, classic literature, and epic tales of love and rebellion, Waverley remains as stirring and unforgettable today as when it first captured the hearts of readers two centuries ago.

• Autore: Scott Sir Walter
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 16:31:47
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: SPA Publishing
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318245602