Quentin Dorvard
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France, XV century. In power, Louis XI is a selfish, ambitious and mocking person, ridicurating feudalism and the spirit of chivalry. Despite the likeness of honor and morality, and maybe thanks to them, Louis XI leads a subtle political game, weaves intrigues thanks to natural insight and stamina. It is they who help him capture the mood in the country and protect the interests of the state. He fights with European rulers for the prosperity of France.
Quentin Dorvard - a young Scottish nobleman - not far from the castle meets a certain citizen. Some circumstances bring Quentin to the castle, and what was his surprise when he recognized his recent acquaintance in Louis XV. He is in the service in the personal guard of the king and in the center of intrigue, not only state, but also romantic.
The novel was first published in 1823, this is a classic romance with a classical structure and heroes, it is a world of ideal love, hatred, honor and hopelessness. He was held in high esteem and such classics of world literature as O. de Balzac, A.S., Pushkin, M. Twain and Leo Tolstoy
Quentin Dorvard - a young Scottish nobleman - not far from the castle meets a certain citizen. Some circumstances bring Quentin to the castle, and what was his surprise when he recognized his recent acquaintance in Louis XV. He is in the service in the personal guard of the king and in the center of intrigue, not only state, but also romantic.
The novel was first published in 1823, this is a classic romance with a classical structure and heroes, it is a world of ideal love, hatred, honor and hopelessness. He was held in high esteem and such classics of world literature as O. de Balzac, A.S., Pushkin, M. Twain and Leo Tolstoy
Author:
Author:Walter Scott
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Children's Book
- Category:Fiction
- Category:Modern Literature
- Category:Agriculture
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:newspaper
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-181178-5
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