Scott, Sir Walter
Old Mortality (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199555307
- author:
- Scott, Sir Walter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Old Mortality is a historical romance that sets an unconventional hero against the forces of fanaticism in 17th-century Scotland. Henry Morton joins the rebels to fight Scotland's royalist oppressors, despite not sharing their extreme religious beliefs. His loyalty is torn between his love for a royalist's granddaughter and his commitment to his countrymen. This novel explores divided loyalties and is significant in the cultural history of modern Scotland. Walter Scott, who supported the union between Scotland and England, aimed to exorcise the violent past of a country coming to terms with its status as part of a modern United Kingdom. A crucial document in Scottish historiography, Old Mortality offers insight into the complexities of 17th-century Scotland. With its expert introduction, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliography, this Oxford World's Classics edition provides a valuable resource for readers interested in literature from around the globe.
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