"Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field" by Sir Walter Scott is an epic poem that transports readers to the early 1800s where the saga of Lord Marmion comes alive amidst the historic clash of Scottish-English tensions at Flodden Field. Marmion's character, defined by courage, soaring goals, and the repercussions of his choices, takes center stage as his journey intertwines with other influential characters in a dramatic unfolding. The narrative opens with the vibrant, yet tense, setting of Scotland, as Lord Marmion arrives at Norham Castle to the cheers of his men, highlighting the deep bonds within his company. However, the mood shifts with the arrival of the mysterious Palmer, whose presence foreshadows looming disasters and instills unease within Marmion. The emerging themes of devotion, deceit, and the burden of former acts set a foundation for a story filled with complex emotions and choices, ultimately driving the characters toward confrontation and resolution.
Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field
By Walter Scott
In a world of valor and old grievances, a noble knight's destiny becomes entangled with a prophesied battle that will test the limits of loyalty and courage.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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