Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The book is set in 16th century Scotland and tells the story of Lord Marmion, a fictional character who is a brave warrior and a man of great wealth and power. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Flodden, which took place in 1513 and was one of the bloodiest battles in Scottish history.The story follows Lord Marmion's attempts to win the heart of Lady Clare, a young and beautiful woman who is betrothed to another man. ...
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Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott. The book is set in 16th century Scotland and tells the story of Lord Marmion, a fictional character who is a brave warrior and a man of great wealth and power. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Flodden, which took place in 1513 and was one of the bloodiest battles in Scottish history.The story follows Lord Marmion's attempts to win the heart of Lady Clare, a young and beautiful woman who is betrothed to another man. Marmion is aided in his pursuit by Constance De Beverley, a nun who is secretly in love with him. The novel also features a number of other characters, including King James IV of Scotland, who leads his army into battle against the English.As the story unfolds, Marmion's true character is revealed, and he is shown to be a selfish and ruthless man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. The novel also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and is considered one of Scott's most important works.Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field is written in Scott's signature style, which is characterized by its use of historical detail, vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape, and a strong sense of patriotism. The book is widely regarded as a masterpiece of historical fiction and has been praised for its compelling characters and gripping plot.The breeze, which swept away the smoke, Round Norham Castle rolled, When all the loud artillery spoke, With lightning-flash, and thunder-stroke, As Marmion left the hold.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.
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