Rob Roy is a captivating novel of chivalry and romance set in the Scottish Highlands of the 18th century. After rejecting the life his father has laid out for him, Frank Osbaldistone is sent to live with his uncle in the north of England. When his father’s wealth and reputation are threatened, he travels to the Scottish Highlands, aiming to retrieve a set of stolen documents. It is here that he is pulled into a number of skirmishes relating to the Jacobite uprising of 1715, and where his p...

"Rob Roy" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical fiction novel as gripping as his masterpiece "Ivanhoe". It is part of the Waverley novels, a series of Scott's books that focused on Scottish history and it is considered a quintessential work in the genre of Romanticism, inspiring countless tales of swashbuckling and chivalry ever sinceAlthough "Rob Roy" was published in 1817, it is a story based on the actual historical figure of Robert Roy MacGregor, born in the late 1600s in...

"Rob Roy" by Walter Scott is a historical novel set in 18th-century Scotland. The story follows the adventures of the charismatic and noble outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. Against a backdrop of political unrest and social injustice, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the clash between the English and Scottish cultures. Scott vividly portrays the rugged landscapes and the spirit of the Highlanders, creating a compelling tale of courage and resilience. "Rob Roy" stands as a class...

For the most popular of his Scottish romances, published at the end of 1817, Scott drew on the legends and historical anecdotes about Rob Roy MacGregor he had collected in his youth. The famous outlaw is only one of a series of vivid characters who cast their spell of the novel's hero, Frank Osbaldistone, on his journey through the wild northern territories of the new United Kingdom. Banished from his father's house, falling hopelessly in love with the spirited Diana Vernon, Frank becomes ...

"Rob-Roy" est un roman historique, publié en 1817, qui se déroule en Écosse durant le début du XVIIIe siècle, à une époque de bouleversements politiques et sociaux. À travers le personnage charismatique de Rob Roy MacGregor, Walter Scott explore les thèmes du patriotisme, de l'honneur et des luttes pour la liberté individuelle. Le style littéraire de Scott se caractérise par une richesse descriptive et une narration immersive qui mêlent habilement fiction et réalité historique. Ce roman s'...

Rob Roy (1817) erzählt aus der Ich-Perspektive des englischen Kaufmannssohns Frank Osbaldistone, der nach Schottland reist und in den Jakobitenaufstand von 1715 hineingezogen wird. Auf der Jagd nach den von seinem Vetter Rashleigh unterschlagenen Wechselbriefen trifft er auf den Hochlandführer Robert Roy MacGregor, eine Figur zwischen Gesetzlosigkeit und Ehrenkodex. Scott verknüpft Abenteuer, Liebesgeschichte (Diana Vernon) und Intrige mit einem breiten Sittenbild von Glasgow, Lowlands und...

Rob Roy is a historical novel by Walter Scott. It is narrated by Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant who travels first to the North of England, and subsequently to the Scottish Highlands, to collect a debt stolen from his father. On the way he encounters the larger-than-life title character, Rob Roy MacGregor.The story takes place just before the 1715 Jacobite Rising, with much of Scotland in turmoil. Frank Osbaldistone, the narrator, quarrels with his father and is ...

In Walter Scotts historischem Roman "Rob Roy" entfaltet sich das eindrucksvolle Portrait des schottischen Highlanders Robert Roy MacGregor, der zwischen Loyalität und gesetzlichem Unrecht hin- und hergerissen ist. Mit einem eindringlichen, atmosphärischen Schreibstil gelingt es Scott, die raue Schönheit der schottischen Landschaft und die leidenschaftlichen Konflikte der Zeit um 1715 lebendig werden zu lassen. Durch einen meisterhaften Einsatz von Dialog und lebendigem Erzählen wird der Le...

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Rob Roy’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Scott includes original annotations and illustrations relating...

In the 19th century, the worlds best known writer was probably Sir Walter Scott, who was one of the first writers to have a following across the globe in his lifetime. The Scottish writer still pops up in literature classes across the world, with people instantly familiar with titles like Ivanhoe, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Bride of Lammermoor, and more. Scott is often considered the inventor of the modern historical novel, and his style was imitated throughout the 19th century. H...

Walter Scott's "Rob Roy" is a captivating historical novel that immerses readers in the turbulent world of early 18th-century Scotland. This unabridged edition showcases Scott's signature narrative style, rich in vivid descriptions and intricate characterizations that breathe life into the landscapes and cultural tensions of the time. Weaving themes of loyalty, betrayal, and social justice, the plot centers on the legendary figure of Rob Roy MacGregor, exploring the complexities of clan li...

Set in England and Scotland, this historical novel is inspired by the life of a Jacobite and outlaw who became a hero to his people.Narrated by Frank, a merchant's son in search of help for his family's troubled business, this sweeping tale is based on the life and times of Rob Roy MacGregor. Enmeshed in a rivalry with a conniving cousin and filled with yearning for a woman who belongs to another, Frank encounters the charismatic Highlander who will change his life...