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A good fit for
- Literary readers interested in the tradition of the English historical novel
- Researchers studying Scott's works who need a public-domain English text
- Learners with good English willing to tackle a long classic in the original
- Teachers of nineteenth-century fiction courses who need an electronic text
Not a good fit for
- Readers who want a Chinese translation and are not comfortable with English originals
- Casual readers who prefer short or fast-paced contemporary fiction
- Those entirely unfamiliar with English history who are unwilling to consult reference materials
Reading tips
- Before starting, learn the broad outline of the historical period the novel covers; this greatly lowers the barrier of character relationships.
- Prepare a character list and note titles and allegiances as you read to avoid confusion between similar names.
- Read the main plot first, then return to close-read dialogue and description in the court and local scenes.
- If the English original proves difficult, read the first few chapters alongside a Chinese translation, then switch back to the original.
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About the author
Walter Scott (Scott, Walter, 1771-1832) was a British writer known for his historical novels and narrative poetry. The library holds 94 of his works, including the representative Ivanhoe and Waverley Or ‘Tis Sixty Years Since — Complete, as well as The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2. His historical novels often draw on the history of Scotland and England, weaving real historical events into the fates of fictional characters, with unhurried plotting and vivid characterization; they exercised a profound influence on the development of the European historical novel. Ivanhoe, set in medieval England, is among his most widely read works. Publicly available information on his nationality, dates of birth and death, and other biographical details is limited, so no speculation is offered here.
