Kenilworth III-IV by Walter Scott

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Author Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Translator Lehtonen, Vihtori
Title Kenilworth III-IV
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenilworth_(novel)
Note Reading ease score: 33.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Kenilworth III-IV" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book unfolds during the time of Elizabethan England, focusing on themes of ambition, desire, and court intrigue. The narrative features complex characters like the ambitious Leicester and the resilient Amy Robsart, set against the backdrop of lavish festivities and political machinations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a lively gathering in the "Black Bear" inn, where the characters engage in discussions about recent market happenings and indulge in revelry. Among them is Michael Lambourne, a boisterous and intoxicated figure who draws attention with his antics and boasts about his connections to nobility. We also meet characters like Giles Gosling, the innkeeper, who is both wary and cautious of Lambourne’s behavior. The opening sets the stage for an unfolding drama filled with humor, tension, and hints of darker motivations, as it subtly alludes to the secretive and treacherous world of the characters involved, particularly regarding the schemes surrounding Amy Robsart and the lordship of Leicester. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction
Subject Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl of, 1532?-1588 -- Fiction
Subject Dudley, Amy Robsart, Lady, 1532?-1560 -- Fiction
Subject Kenilworth Castle (Kenilworth, England) -- Fiction
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