Quentin Durward (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Walter Scott
Length21h 55m
About this audiobook
Set in fifteenth-century France, Quentin Durward follows a young Scottish archer drawn into the dangerous orbit of Louis XI, whose cunning statecraft collides with the martial pride of Charles the Bold of Burgundy. Scott blends romance, adventure, and political intrigue in a prose style rich with antiquarian detail, dramatic dialogue, and ironic historical insight. Within the broader context of the Waverley novels, the book examines the transition from feudal chivalry to centralized monarchy, making personal destiny inseparable from European power politics. Walter Scott, the Scottish poet, novelist, lawyer, and collector of ballads, brought to fiction an extraordinary command of historical atmosphere and national memory. His fascination with borders—geographical, political, and cultural—helps explain his choice of a Scottish protagonist abroad. Writing after the upheavals of revolution and empire, Scott repeatedly explored how individuals negotiate loyalty, identity, and survival amid changing institutions. Readers who value historically grounded fiction will find Quentin Durward both entertaining and intellectually rewarding. It is especially recommended to those interested in medieval Europe, the origins of the modern state, and the art of the historical novel at one of its formative peaks.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length21 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24Chapter XIX. THE CITY
2Introduction
25Chapter XX. THE BILLET
3Synopsis
26Chapter XXI. THE SACK
4Historical Context
27Chapter XXII. THE REVELLERS
5Author Biography
28Chapter XXIII. THE FLIGHT
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6Chapter I. THE CONTRAST
29Chapter XXIV. THE SURRENDER
7Chapter II. THE WANDERER
30Chapter XXV. THE UNBIDDEN GUEST
8Chapter III. THE CASTLE
31Chapter XXVI. THE INTERVIEW
9Chapter IV. THE DEJEUNER
32Chapter XXVII. THE EXPLOSION
10Chapter V. THE MAN AT ARMS
33Chapter XXVIII. UNCERTAINTY
11Chapter VI. THE BOHEMIANS
34Chapter XXIX. RECRIMINATION
12Chapter VII. THE ENROLMENT
35Chapter XXX. UNCERTAINTY
13Chapter VIII. THE ENVOY
36Chapter XXXI. THE INTERVIEW
14Chapter IX. THE BOAR HUNT
37Chapter XXXII. THE INVESTIGATION
15Chapter X. THE SENTINEL
38Chapter XXXIII. THE HERALD
16Chapter XI. THE HALL OF ROLAND
39Chapter XXXIV. THE EXECUTION
17Chapter XII. THE POLITICIAN
40Chapter XXXV. A PRIZE FOR HONOUR
18Chapter XIII. THE JOURNEY
41Chapter XXXVI. THE SALLY
19Chapter XIV. THE JOURNEY
42Chapter XXXVII. THE SALLY
20Chapter XV. THE GUIDE
43Analysis
21Chapter XVI. THE VAGRANT
44Reflection
22Chapter XVII. THE ESPIED SPY
45Memorable Quotes
23Chapter XVIII. PALMISTRY
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