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100 1 _aScott, Walter,
_d1771-1832
245 1 0 _aWaverley Novels — Volume 12
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
505 0 _aTales Of My Landlord -- Count Robert Of Paris -- Castle Dangerous -- My Aunt Margaret's Mirror -- The Mirror -- The Tapestried Chamber; Or, The Lady In The Sacque.
508 _aProduced by Karl Hagen, Dan Moynihan, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Waverley Novels — Volume 12" by Walter Scott is a collection of historical fiction works written in the early 19th century. This volume includes "Count Robert of Paris," "Castle Dangerous," and other tales that are set against the rich backdrop of historical events, encapsulating themes of bravery, honor, and the intricate relationships between different cultures during significant historical periods. The opening of "Count Robert of Paris" introduces readers to a world in turmoil, focusing on the city of Constantinople during the reign of Emperor Alexius Comnenus in the late 11th century. The narrative sets the stage with vivid descriptions of both the physical and political landscape, detailing the complexities of the Emperor's rule, including his struggles against various enemies and internal conspiracies. Central to the opening scene is a Varangian soldier, whose striking appearance and distinctive attire draw the curiosity of local citizens. As the story unfolds, the characters and their motivations are hinted at, suggesting a larger conflict that intertwines personal ambition with the fate of the empire itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- In literature
653 _aHistorical fiction, Scottish
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6661
999 _c48657
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