The Betrothed (1825)
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Disambiguation: the title of I Promessi Sposi in English, is sometimes given as The Betrothed
| Author | Sir Walter Scott |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English |
| Series | Tales of the Crusaders; Waverley Novels |
| Genre(s) | Historical novel |
| Publisher | |
| Released | 1825 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
| Preceded by | NA |
| Followed by | The Talisman. |
The Betrothed is an 1825 novel, by Sir Walter Scott. It is the first part of the Tales of the Crusaders, along with The Talisman.
Scott himself was pessimistic about the success of the book, and Hesketh Pearson, his biographer has written:
- "The Betrothed was clearly composed in a somnolent if not stertorous condition, and would score high marks in a competition to decide which was the dreariest and stupidest book ever produced by a writer of genius." (Walter Scott: His Life and Personality, p. 54)
James Ballantyne was not keen on the work either.
[edit] Plot
The action takes place in the Welsh Marches during the reign of Henry II.
[edit] External links
- Page on The Betrothed at the Walter Scott Digital Archive
- The Betrothed, available at Project Gutenberg.
- The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club
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