Publisher's Synopsis
Rob Roy is a classic novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish novelist and poet. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish outlaw and folk hero. The novel is a historical fiction that portrays the social and political conditions of Scotland during that time.The protagonist, Rob Roy, is a charismatic and brave man who is respected by many. He is known for his loyalty to his clan and his fierce resistance against the English. The novel follows his life as he faces various challenges, including betrayal, imprisonment, and financial difficulties.The novel is also a love story, as Rob Roy falls in love with Diana Vernon, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is also a rebel against the English. Their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the political situation of the time.The novel is full of action and adventure, with many thrilling scenes of battles, chases, and escapes. It also explores themes such as honor, loyalty, justice, and freedom.Rob Roy: The Works of Sir Walter Scott is a comprehensive edition of the novel, which includes an introduction, notes, and illustrations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history and literature, as well as for fans of adventure and romance novels.1905. 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. Rob Roy follows the adventures of a businessman's son, Frank Osbaldistone, who is sent to Scotland and finds himself drawn to the powerful, enigmatic figure of Rob Roy MacGregor, the romantic outlaw who fights for justice and dignity for the Scots. This is an incomparable portrait of the haunted Highlands and Scotland's glorious past. 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.
