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Kenilworth

by Walter Scott
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789372270167
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: English Literature
  • Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 532
  • Original Price: INR 450.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 370 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

“I pretend not to be a champion of that same naked virtue called truth, to the very outrance. I can consent that her charms be hidden with a veil, were it but for decency's sake.”

Kenilworth, first published in 1821, is one of Walter Scott's most celebrated historical novels, set during the reign of Elizabeth I. It is a captivating tale of love, ambition and political intrigue, centred on the secret marriage between the ambitious courtier Robert Dudley and the innocent Amy Robsart. As Leicester seeks royal favour and prepares for the Queen's grand visit to Kenilworth Castle,

hidden secrets, jealousy and deception lead to tragic consequences. Blending historical events with imaginative storytelling, Scott vividly recreates the splendour of Elizabethan England, its royal court and its complex world of power and rivalry. With its vivid characters and dramatic portrayal of the past, Kenilworth remains a timeless exploration of human desires and their consequences.

“No historian's Queen Elizabeth was ever so perfectly a woman as the fictitious Elizabeth of Kenilworth.”

—Thomas Hardy

Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a celebrated Scottish novelist, poet, historian, biographer and lawyer. Widely regarded as the father of the historical novel, he transformed the genre by combining meticulous historical research with vivid storytelling. Born in Edinburgh, Scott developed a lifelong fascination with Scottish history, folklore and medieval traditions, which became the foundation of his literary imagination. After studying law at the University of Edinburgh, he pursued a successful legal career while gaining recognition as one of Britain’s leading poets before turning to fiction.

Scott’s celebrated novels, including Waverley, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Heart of Midlothian, set a new standard for historical fiction, recreating the past through memorable characters, dramatic plots and richly detailed settings. A leading figure of the Romantic movement, his influence extended far beyond Britain, inspiring generations of writers and shaping the development of historical fiction. His works continue to be admired for their literary artistry, historical insight and enduring appeal.

    Noteworthy works by Walter Scott:
  • The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805)
  • Waverley (1814)
  • Rob Roy (1817)
  • Ivanhoe (1819)

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Classicists
  • 2. The Republic (Books 2 and 3)
  • 3. Poetics
  • 4. On the Sublime
  • 5. An Apology for Poetry
  • 6. Preface to Lyrical Ballads
  • 7. Hard Times: An Analytic Note
  • 8. Tradition and the Individual Talent
  • 9. The Language of Paradox
  • 10. The Archetypes of Literature
  • 11. Indian Aesthetics
  • 12. The Theory of Rasa
  • 13. The Theory of Dhvani
  • Bibliography

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