The Talisman Illustrated and Annotated edition by Sir Walter Scott Literature Fiction eBooks
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The Talisman takes place at the conclusion of the Third Crusade, mostly in the camp of the Crusaders in Palestine. Scheming and partisan politics, as well as the illness of King Richard the Lionheart, are placing the Crusade in danger. The main characters are the Scottish knight Kenneth, a fictional version of David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon, who returned from the third Crusade in 1190; Richard the Lionheart; Saladin; and Edith Plantagenet, a relative of Richard.
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The Talisman Illustrated and Annotated edition by Sir Walter Scott Literature Fiction eBooks
This book is a story formed from another age. Showing that age's people possessed valor and conviction and it is not without politics and the inevitable intrigues. Something to consider is the heights those characters-depicted were reaching to attain and it is foreign sadly that the religious convictions shown strong are today, lacking [my opinion not the authors.]The main characters in The Talisman went to great lengths for faith and both were stunned at how ignorant they were of nobility in each other.
And it is curiously - also a love story. It takes a man through trials earning respect from friend and foe. It is a treasure to read, throwing -strangely- a light on our present day. It will make you think about how much conviction these people possessed against many who today have a misshaped devotion, perhaps in this story we can find something of what we are missing.
Because we are wiser than they, thinking of Crusades as barbaric quests, is it possible the Crusader and Sultan might also have been acting on true conviction. What conviction is there at the bottom of our warring... More holy no doubt.
Will our present warring find such story and conviction, even if it must be only in fiction?
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I have recently read several novels by Walter Scott. Parts of all of them are a slog at times, with the French, Gailic?, Latin, etc., notes and comments and long descriptions and dialogs. However, I am understanding the poetry more and more and becoming a fan of it, even when it about destroyed me in school.
"The Talisman" is among my favorite of Sir Walter Scott's novels, after "Quentin Durward" and "Ivanhoe". Its protagonist, the Scottish knight Sir Kenneth, is keen to clear his name, unjustly tarnished, as he fights alongside his liege, Richard the Lionheart, and encounters the famed Saladin. It's noteworthy that Scott presents a positive portrait of the latter, and the "Saracen" in general, writing as he did in the early 19th Century. "The Talisman" is an engaging mix of chivalry, romance, and intrigue. I recommend it to those who enjoy the "Swashbuckling" literature of Sabatini, Dumas, Anthony Hope, and Baroness Orczy.
I love Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley books. They are rich in history and tell such good stories. The Talisman is about the 3rd crusade with Richard the Lionheart along with the kings and princes of other nations who are trying to take back the Holy Land from Sala-al-din and his forces. The books deals with trouble in Richard's ranks as well as his relationship with Sala-al-din. One of Richard's knights is the main character, and through him we learn many things about Richard, the royal ladies who went on crusade as well as Sala-al-din. Great book. Highly recommended.
This was a recommendation by a respected, literature-loving co-worker. It was my first Scott read. Not for the reader in a hurry, this book is nothing less than inspirational. It is a beautifully crafted tale with knights, sultans, and fair ladies woven into the eleventh century Middle East landscape. Deeper is the contrast between the Christian and Muslim philosophies on war, relationships, and life. This contrast is painted with such an unbiased and respectful view of both sides, that one finds herself admiring their differences and alternately rooting for one side, then the other. Lastly, Scott's writing is thoughtful, word-rich, and beautiful. One can absolutely get lost in this book. I did, and am so very grateful for the experience.
This is the first novel by Sir Walter Scott I've read - I was prepared for epically dry prose, but was pleasantly surprised. It was almost a page-turner and a quite enjoyable read! Set during the Crusades, I cannot vouch for its historical accuracy but it is definitely more of a romance than realism lots of disguises, beautiful ladies, chivalrous knights, and dramatic sword-fights in the desert. I was invested enough in the protagonist to care about his fate, and I just generally enjoy reading books written in this period. Read it as a good and entirely palatable example of historical romance.
This is magnificent prose which to modern taste risks sounding a bit too much. Too much long-winded dialogues, too much of protracted situations, a tendency to insist on already clear scenes. The character of Richard III though redeems the novel from getting boring and a final coup de scene makes you feel rewarded for pursuing your reading to the end.
Back in the late 1970s, I learned of "The Talisman," by Sir Walter Scott, through the PBS series "Once Upon a Classic," hosted by Bill Bixby. The excellence of the production prompted me to read the book to see how closely the teleplay followed the book. (As I remember, the teleplay was surprisingly faithful to the book.) This was the third time I read the book, and although I remembered the basic plot, it nevertheless held my interest from beginning to end. I find "The Talisman" as fine an introduction to the writing of Sir Walter Scott as is "Ivanhoe."
This book is a story formed from another age. Showing that age's people possessed valor and conviction and it is not without politics and the inevitable intrigues. Something to consider is the heights those characters-depicted were reaching to attain and it is foreign sadly that the religious convictions shown strong are today, lacking [my opinion not the authors.]
The main characters in The Talisman went to great lengths for faith and both were stunned at how ignorant they were of nobility in each other.
And it is curiously - also a love story. It takes a man through trials earning respect from friend and foe. It is a treasure to read, throwing -strangely- a light on our present day. It will make you think about how much conviction these people possessed against many who today have a misshaped devotion, perhaps in this story we can find something of what we are missing.
Because we are wiser than they, thinking of Crusades as barbaric quests, is it possible the Crusader and Sultan might also have been acting on true conviction. What conviction is there at the bottom of our warring... More holy no doubt.
Will our present warring find such story and conviction, even if it must be only in fiction?
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