Waverley

by Sir Walter Scott Narrated by David Rintoul

Overview

Waverley by Sir Walter Scott is an enthralling tale of love, war and divided loyalties. Taking place during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, the novel tells the story of proud English officer Edward Waverley. After being posted to Dundee, Edward eventually befriends chieftain of the Highland Clan Mac-Ivor, and falls in love with his beautiful sister Flora. He then renounces his former loyalties in order actively to support Scotland in open rebellion against the Union with England. The book depicts stunning, romantic panoramas of the Highlands, and is famous for being one of the first historical novels. Its influence extended to many authors, including Dickens, Dumas, Gogol, Stevenson, Thackeray and Tolstoy.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2018 - AudioFile

Sir Walter Scott’s first historical novel takes place during the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. Young Englishman Edward Waverly goes to Scotland in the army but becomes intrigued by the Highlanders’ cause and eventually changes his support from the Hanoverians to the Jacobites. David Rintoul’s narration gives a natural cadence to Scott’s prose. His clear, deep voice emphasizes the picturesque imagery Scott provides of the romantic landscape. Rintoul’s vocal characterizations are expressive and demonstrate great versatility. In portraying the Scottish characters, especially Flora and Fergus Mac-Ivor, he captures the musicality and softness in their accent. Truly a classic of Romanticism, WAVERLEY is delightful in audio form, and Rintoul’s narration enhances Scott’s poetic style. D.M.W. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

JULY 2018 - AudioFile

Sir Walter Scott’s first historical novel takes place during the Jacobite Uprising of 1745. Young Englishman Edward Waverly goes to Scotland in the army but becomes intrigued by the Highlanders’ cause and eventually changes his support from the Hanoverians to the Jacobites. David Rintoul’s narration gives a natural cadence to Scott’s prose. His clear, deep voice emphasizes the picturesque imagery Scott provides of the romantic landscape. Rintoul’s vocal characterizations are expressive and demonstrate great versatility. In portraying the Scottish characters, especially Flora and Fergus Mac-Ivor, he captures the musicality and softness in their accent. Truly a classic of Romanticism, WAVERLEY is delightful in audio form, and Rintoul’s narration enhances Scott’s poetic style. D.M.W. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169228267
Publisher:	Naxos Audiobooks
Publication date:	04/13/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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