Walladmor, Vol. 2

Alexis, Willibald, 1798-1871Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.9

Word count: 279K words
Chapters: 28

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Walladmor, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Willibald AlexisAuthor: Alexis, Willibald, 1798-1871,Language: English, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Mar 9, 2010

Editor's review

Walladmor, Vol. 2 is the second half of a historical novel by the German writer Willibald Alexis, set in the Welsh border country and the Scottish Highlands and blending historical events with romantic adventure. Alexis excels at embedding local scenery and social hierarchies within popular narrative; this volume continues the threads of the first and drives the characters' fates and conflicts toward resolution, offering some insight into the narrative tradition of nineteenth-century German historical fiction. The English electronic edition from Project Gutenberg makes it easy to search names and places, and is suitable as supplementary reading for scholars of literary history and fans of historical fiction. Note that this is the second of two volumes; starting here without the first makes the character relationships hard to follow, and the plain-text format lacks maps or annotations, so readers should have background material at hand.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in nineteenth-century German historical fiction and Romantic narrative
Literature students studying the development of the European historical novel
General readers who enjoy local scenery and romantic adventure plots
Researchers who need an English electronic text for textual analysis

Not a good fit for

Readers who have not read Volume 1 and hope to read this volume as a standalone
Readers who prefer fast-paced modern suspense or short stories
Beginners who need detailed annotations and maps to understand the historical background

Reading tips

Be sure to read Volume 1 before this volume, or the character relationships and foreshadowing will be hard to follow
Jot down place names and personal names as you read, and consult a map when needed to clarify the spatial threads
Read alongside general features of nineteenth-century historical fiction and observe how the author handles fact and invention

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FAQ

Can I read Volume 2 without having read Volume 1?

Not advisable. This volume is the second half of a two-volume work, and the character relationships and main conflicts continue from the previous volume; reading it directly can make the plot and character motivations confusing. It is best to read both volumes in order.

Does the English edition of this novel have annotations?

The Project Gutenberg electronic edition is mainly plain text and usually contains no detailed footnotes or historical background notes. If you need a deeper understanding of the Welsh and Scottish historical background, consult relevant historical sources yourself or choose an annotated edition.

What kind of novel is this?

It belongs to the nineteenth-century German historical novel tradition, combining romantic adventure with descriptions of local scenery; its pacing is relatively leisurely, and it emphasizes social hierarchy and regional character rather than suspense and plot twists.

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About the author

Alexis, Willibald, 1798-1871 Author · German · 1798–1871

Alexis, Willibald (1798–1871) was a German novelist and critic, known for his historical fiction. Public information about his life and education is limited, and existing records focus mainly on his literary writing and critical work. The library holds two of his works, Walladmor, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. This novel unfolds around Welsh local legend and historical atmosphere, combining adventure narrative with historical imagination and reflecting his technique of blending historical fact, regional detail, and legendary plot. As a critic, his literary judgment and creative practice echoed each other, giving historical fiction a richer mode of expression in nineteenth-century German literature. His works have some inspirational significance for later historical narrative literature, though the specific scope and reach of his influence remain to be further verified. Overall, he was a German writer who left his mark on the field of historical fiction.