Walter Scott

Uma das obras-primas de Walter Scott e considerado o primeiro romance histórico do Romantismo, "Ivanhoe" (1820) narra a luta entre saxões e normandos e as intrigas de João sem Terra para destronar Ricardo Coração de Leão.

Publicado em 1825, «O Talismã» é a obra fundadora do romance histórico tal como o conhecemos hoje. Combinando elementos reais com uma trama ficcional, o escocês Walter Scott conta a história de dois nobres líderes que se respeitam e admiram mutuamente – o rei inglês Ricardo Coração de Leão e o líder mouro Saladin –, mas que disputam a posse de Jerusalém...

The Talisman is one of the Waverley novels by Sir Walter Scott. Published in 1825 as the second of his Tales of the Crusaders, it is set during the Third Crusade and centres on the relationship between Richard I of England and Saladin. (Source: Wikipedia)

"The epitome of the chivalric novel, Ivanhoe sweeps readers into Medieval England and the lives of a memorable cast of characters. Ivanhoe, a trusted ally of Richard-the-Lion-Hearted, returns from the Crusades to reclaim the inheritance his father denied him. Rebecca, a vibrant, beautiful Jewish woman is defended by Ivanhoe against a charge of witchcraft -- but it is Lady Rowena who is Ivanhoe's true love. The wicked Prince John plots to usurp England's...

"According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 220,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer annually. It accounts for nearly 15 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers. If you've been diagnosed, you probably have many questions about the nature of the disease and your treatment options. Walter J. Scott, M.D., has treated thousands of lung cancer patients who have navigated this overwhelming maze of medical tests and procedures. In Lung Cancer:...

During the early 18th century, the children of enemies fall in love, but find their happiness is not to be--Novelist.