Publisher's Synopsis
Anne of Geierstein, also known as The Maiden of the Mist, is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. It is part of the author's series of historical fiction works, set in the 15th century. The story follows the adventures of Anne, a young woman from Switzerland who is caught up in the political and religious conflicts of the time.Anne is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and she falls in love with a young Scottish nobleman named Arthur Philipson. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Anne is a member of the persecuted Waldensian religious sect, and Arthur is a Catholic.As Anne and Arthur travel through Europe, they encounter a variety of historical figures, including the Duke of Burgundy and the Emperor Maximilian. They also become embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Swiss Confederacy, which threatens to tear apart their fragile relationship.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Swiss Alps and its exploration of themes such as religious tolerance and political intrigue. It is considered one of Scott's lesser-known works, but it remains a fascinating example of historical fiction from one of the most important writers of the 19th century.1901. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. Anne of Geierstein is set in Central Europe in the fifteenth century. With this novel Scott concludes the unfinished historical business of Quentin Durward, working on a larger canvas with broader brush-stokes and generally with more somber colors. The novel also illustrates the darkening of Scott's historical vision in the final part of his career. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
