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Aleksandr Malyshev — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:33:40 +0000

Woodstock 1 = Вудсток 1: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:50:06 +0000

Автор: Scott W., «Woodstock 1 = Вудсток 1: на англ.яз»: Walter Scott (1771—1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. Inspired by the legend of the Good Devil of Woodstock, this historical novel takes place near the end of English Civil War. The events revolve around the king of England, Scotland and Ireland Charles II and his escape from the country right after the battle of Worcester. The book describes the fate of many people during the period of riots all the way up to the restoration of the monarchy and triumphant return of the king.

Marmion = Мармион: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:44:05 +0000

Автор: Scott W., «Marmion = Мармион: на англ.яз»: Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. «Marmion» novel in verse, which, at the time of the first publication, made his author famous. The plot revolves around Lord Marmion, a favorite of Henry VIII of England and his love interest, rich woman Clara de Clare. To get her, the Lord and his mistress, Constance De Beverley, forge a conspiracy against Clara’s fiance Sir Ralph De Wilton, causing an avalanche of unexpected events.

Peveril of the Peak 2 = Певерил Пик 2: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:44:05 +0000

Автор: Scott W., «Peveril of the Peak 2 = Певерил Пик 2: на англ.яз»: Walter Scott (1771—1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. «Peveril of the Peak» is a wonderful historical novel set near the end of the seventeenth century in the years following the English Civil War. Most of the story takes place in locations of Derbyshire, London, and on the Isle of Man and revolves around a Cavalier Julian Peveril who is in love with Alice Bridgenorth. Nevertheless, both he and his father are accused of accused of involvement with the Popish Plot of 1678, which breaks all the plans for a happy future.

The Fair Maid of Perth = Пертская красавица

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:44:05 +0000

Автор: Scott Walter, «The Fair Maid of Perth. Пертская красавица»: Walter Scott (1771—1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. Inspired by the story of the Battle of the North Inch, «The Fair Maid of Perth» is set in Perth, Saint John’s Town, and several other parts of Scotland in the early fifteenth century. It tells the story of Catharine Glover, the fair maid of the title and the daughter of a local glovemaker. While being in love with Henry Gow, the armorer, she also catches the eye of the Duke of Rothesay. When Gow interrupts an attempted abduction, he becomes drawn into royal intrigues and highland feud.

The Fortunes of Nigel 2 = Приключения Найджела 2: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:44:05 +0000

Автор: Scott W., «The Fortunes of Nigel 2 = Приключения Найджела 2: на англ.яз»: Walter Scott (1771—1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. «The Fortunes of Nigel» tells the story of a young Scottish nobleman, Nigel Olifaunt. He travels to London to ask the King to repay his father’s loan. Nigel wishes to buy out his estate, but the Duke of Buckingham and Prince Charles already have plans for it. Therefore, when our hero dives deep into the life of the court, he finds himself in great danger.

The Highland Widow = Вдова горца: на англ.яз

Fri, 24 May 2024 01:34:05 +0000

Автор: Scott Walter, «The Highland Widow. Вдова горца (на английском языке)»: Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. The story of «The Highland Widow» takes place near the river Awe in Argyllshire during the Seven Years War, and tells the story of the widow, Elspat MacTavish. She lives alone with her son, Hamish, hoping that one day he will continue his father’s path and become one of the Highland caterans. However, the boy has different plans for life, which inevitably leads to the confl ict with his mother.

A Legend of Montrose = Легенда о Монтрозе: на англ.яз

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:51:30 +0000

Автор: Scott Walter, «A Legend of Montrose. Легенда о Монтрозе (на английском языке)»: Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. This historical novel tells the story of author’s most famous character, Sir Dugald Dalgetty of Drumthwacket and his involvement in the fight of Montrose during the English Civil War. The narrative moves dramatically from Dalgetty’s unflinching encounter with the Duke of Argyll to his escape from Inveraray Castle, and then to the battle of Inverlochy.

Waverley 2 = Уэверли, или Шестьдесят лет назад 2: на англ.яз

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:35:48 +0000

Автор: Scott Walter, «Waverley II. Уэверли, или Шестьдесят лет назад Ii (на английском языке)»: Walter Scott (1771—1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. «Waverley; Or, Tis Sixty Years Since» is a historical novel, the author’s first work of prose also considered his most popular historical novel. It takes place during the uprising of the Jacobite uprising of 1745, supporters of the feudal dynasty of the Stuarts against bourgeois England. The book unfolds a picture of the recent past, which retained a strong connection with Walter Scott’s present when it was still possible to meet witnesses of those events.

Woodstock 2 = Вудсток 2: на англ.яз

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:35:48 +0000

Автор: Scott W., «Woodstock 2 = Вудсток 2: на англ.яз»: Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. Inspired by the legend of the Good Devil of Woodstock, this historical novel takes place near the end of English Civil War. The events revolve around the king of England, Scotland and Ireland Charles II and his escape from the country right after the battle of Worcester. The book describes the fate of many people during the period of riots all the way up to the restoration of the monarchy and triumphant return of the king.