Waverly (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Walter Scott
Length22h 3m
About this audiobook
Walter Scott's Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since is a foundational historical novel that dramatizes the Jacobite rising of 1745 through the uncertain loyalties of Edward Waverley, an English gentleman drawn into Highland culture and rebellion. Blending romance, political reflection, antiquarian detail, and ironic narration, the novel establishes a new literary mode: history rendered through private experience, where national transformation is understood through manners, memory, and divided allegiance. Scott, a Scottish advocate, poet, collector of ballads, and profound student of local tradition, wrote from within the afterlife of the events he depicted. His knowledge of clan society, oral history, legal institutions, and the cultural consequences of Union enabled him to portray both the glamour and the obsolescence of the Jacobite cause. Waverley reflects Scott's lifelong effort to reconcile sympathy for Scotland's past with acceptance of Britain's modern political order. This book is recommended to readers interested in the origins of the historical novel, the making of modern British identity, and literature's power to mediate between nostalgia and critique. Though its pacing and digressive richness require patience, Waverley rewards attention with a subtle account of cultural change, political imagination, and the human cost of history.
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
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (9.2K)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length22 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Bride of Lammermoor (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Introduction
7Volume I
8Chapter I. Introductory
9Chapter II. Waverley-Honour — A Retrospect
10Chapter III. Education
11Chapter IV. Castle-Building
12Chapter V. Choice of a Profession
13Chapter VI. The Adieus of Waverley
14Chapter VII. A Horse-Quarter in Scotland
15Chapter VIII. A Scottish Manor-House Sixty Years Since
16Chapter IX. More of the Manor-House and its Environs
17Chapter X. Rose Bradwardine and Her Father
18Chapter XI. The Banquet
19Chapter XII. Repentance and a Reconciliation
20Chapter XIII. A More Rational Day than the Last
21Chapter XIV. A Discovery — Waverley Becomes Domesticated at Tully-Veolan
22Chapter XV. A Creagh, and its Consequences
23Chapter XVI. An Unexpected Ally Appears
24Chapter XVII. The Hold of a Highland Robber
25Chapter XVIII. Waverley Proceeds on His Journey
26Chapter XIX. The Chief and His Mansion
27Chapter XX. A Highland Feast
28Chapter XXI. The Chieftain’s Sister
29Chapter XXII. Highland Minstrelsy
30Chapter XXIII. Waverley Continues at Glennaquoich
31Chapter XXIV. A Stag-Hunt and its Consequences
32Chapter XXV. News from England
33Chapter XXVI. An Eclaircissement
34Chapter XXVII. Upon the Same Subject
35Chapter XXVIII. A Letter from Tully-Veolan
36Chapter XXIX. Waverley’s Reception in the Lowlands After His Highland Tour
37Volume II
38Chapter I. Shows that the Loss of a Horse’s Shoe May Be a Serious Inconvenience
39Chapter II. An Examination
40Chapter III. A Conference and the Consequence
41Chapter IV. A Confidant
42Chapter V. Things Mend a Little
43Chapter VI. A Volunteer Sixty Years Since
44Chapter VII. An Incident
45Chapter VIII. Waverley is Still in Distress
46Chapter IX. A Nocturnal Adventure
47Chapter X. The Journey is Continued
48Chapter XI. An Old and a New Acquaintance
49Chapter XII. The Mystery Begins to Be Cleared up
50Chapter XIII. A Soldier’s Dinner
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