Walladmor, Vol. 2 (of 2) : "Freely Translated into German from the English of Sir Walter Scott." And Now Freely Translated from the German into English.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alexis, Willibald, 1798-1871

Contributor:

Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"WALLADMOR, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Willibald Alexis is a fictional novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the character Bertram, who finds himself tangled in political intrigue and the consequences of his actions in a tumultuous setting filled with smugglers and desperate characters. The narrative delves into the themes of identity, justice, and human connection amidst a backdrop of societal conflict. At the start of this volume, Bertram recalls a mysterious note that offers clues to his journey, leading him to the Abbey of Griffith ap Gauvon. The opening depicts his contemplative state as he encounters characters reflecting the surrounding chaos: an old woman grappling with her madness, tales of long-lost loves, and the ominous presence of smugglers. Eventually, Bertram's path intertwines with violent skirmishes involving police, a dramatic escape, and an impending trial for high treason. The reader is immediately drawn into a maze of suspense and complexity that sets the stage for Bertram's fate and the unfolding events at Walladmor Castle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charles Bowen, from scans provided by the Web Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

"The 3-volume German original was fictitiously attributed to Sir Walter Scott, but actually written by G.W.H. Häring (under the pseud. of Willibald Alexis). It was freely adapted into English by Thomas De Quincey."

Release date is 2010-03-09