Rob Roy + The Heart of Midlothian (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. (2 Unabridged and fully Illustrated Classics with Introductory Essay and Notes by Andrew Lang)By Walter Scott
Length49h 9m
About this audiobook
Bringing together Rob Roy and The Heart of Midlothian, this volume showcases Walter Scott's mature historical imagination at its most expansive. In Rob Roy, the turbulence of Jacobite-era Scotland is filtered through romance, adventure, and sharply observed social comedy; in The Heart of Midlothian, private conscience and public justice converge in the unforgettable journey of Jeanie Deans. Scott's prose blends antiquarian detail, vernacular vitality, and narrative breadth, situating individual destiny within the vast machinery of history. Sir Walter Scott, born in Edinburgh in 1771, drew upon his legal training, Border upbringing, and deep knowledge of Scottish oral tradition to transform the historical novel into a major European form. His fascination with clan society, national memory, and the aftermath of political union informs both works. Scott wrote not as a nostalgic escapist, but as a writer alert to the costs of modernization and the moral ambiguities of history. This collection is highly recommended to readers interested in historical fiction, Scottish literature, and the origins of the modern novel. It offers drama, ethical seriousness, and cultural insight in equal measure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length49 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 20, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Volume Two
2Rob Roy + The Heart of Midlothian
27Chapter First
3Illustrations
28Chapter Second.
4Introduction —-(1829) (pt. 1)
29Chapter Third.
5Introduction —-(1829) (pt. 2)
30Chapter Fourth.
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6Appendix to Introduction.
31Chapter Fifth.
7Editor’s Introduction to Rob Roy
32Chapter Sixth.
8Volume One
33Chapter Seventh.
9Chapter First.
34Chapter Eighth.
10Chapter Second.
35Chapter Ninth.
11Chapter Third.
36Chapter Tenth.
12Chapter Fourth.
37Chapter Eleventh.
13Chapter Fifth.
38Chapter Twelfth.
14Chapter Sixth.
39Chapter Thirteen.
15Chapter Seventh.
40Chapter Fourteen.
16Chapter Eighth.
41Chapter Fifteen.
17Chapter Ninth.
42Chapter Sixteen.
18Chapter Tenth.
43Chapter Seventeen.
19Chapter Eleventh.
44Chapter Eighteenth.
20Chapter Twelfth.
45Chapter Nineteenth.
21Chapter Thirteenth.
46Chapter Twentieth.
22Chapter Fourteenth.
47Chapter Twenty-First.
23Chapter Fifteenth.
48Chapter Twenty-Second.
24Chapter Sixteenth.
49Postscript.
25Chapter Seventeenth.
50Editor’s Introduction to the Heart of Mid-Lothian.
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