The Heart Of Midlothian
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 18th-century Edinburgh, The Heart of Midlothian chronicles the remarkable story of Jeanie Deans, a humble Scottish peasant woman who embarks on a courageous journey on foot to London to seek a royal pardon for her sister Effie, condemned to death under a cruel and unjust law. Sir Walter Scott masterfully weaves together themes of justice, mercy, and moral integrity within a richly detailed portrait of Scottish society, drawing on the real-life historical events surrounding the Porteous Riots of 1736 to ground his narrative in vivid authenticity. Widely regarded as one of Scott's greatest achievements and a cornerstone of the Scottish literary canon, The Heart of Midlothian presents a heroine of extraordinary conviction — one whose quiet, unwavering faith stands in stark contrast to the dramatic social and political upheavals surrounding her. Scott's prose, steeped in the rhythms of Scottish dialect and folklore, illuminates the deep tensions between law and conscience, tradition and modernity, that defined an era. With an introduction by Dr. W. C. Grierson, this edition offers readers both a gateway into Scott's enduring world and a compelling meditation on the nature of human compassion — leaving one to wonder what price any of us would pay for the ones we love.
Author: Sir Walter Scott
Format: Hardback
Published: 1952, Collins, London and Glasgow
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 18th-century Edinburgh, The Heart of Midlothian chronicles the remarkable story of Jeanie Deans, a humble Scottish peasant woman who embarks on a courageous journey on foot to London to seek a royal pardon for her sister Effie, condemned to death under a cruel and unjust law. Sir Walter Scott masterfully weaves together themes of justice, mercy, and moral integrity within a richly detailed portrait of Scottish society, drawing on the real-life historical events surrounding the Porteous Riots of 1736 to ground his narrative in vivid authenticity. Widely regarded as one of Scott's greatest achievements and a cornerstone of the Scottish literary canon, The Heart of Midlothian presents a heroine of extraordinary conviction — one whose quiet, unwavering faith stands in stark contrast to the dramatic social and political upheavals surrounding her. Scott's prose, steeped in the rhythms of Scottish dialect and folklore, illuminates the deep tensions between law and conscience, tradition and modernity, that defined an era. With an introduction by Dr. W. C. Grierson, this edition offers readers both a gateway into Scott's enduring world and a compelling meditation on the nature of human compassion — leaving one to wonder what price any of us would pay for the ones we love.