Kenilworth: A Quick Read edition

Kenilworth: A Quick Read edition

Title: Kenilworth: A Quick Read edition
Author: Quick Read & Walter Scott
Release: 2024-04-26
Kind: ebook
Genre: Fiction & Literature, Books, Historical Fiction, Reference, Study Aids
Size: 3065819
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 17 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour

"Kenilworth" is a historical romance novel by Sir Walter Scott, set in 1575 during the reception of Queen Elizabeth at Kenilworth Castle. The novel revolves around the murder of Amy Robsart by the Earl of Leicester, who is driven by ambition and seeks the Queen's favor. The plot involves various characters such as Giles Gosling, Michael Lambourne, Richard Varney, and Tressilian, each entangled in a web of deceit, love, and ambition. The novel received positive reviews for its vivid portrayal of Elizabeth and the contrast between public splendor and private agony. It explores themes of selfishness versus selflessness, ambition versus love, and the tragic circumstances of the characters. The death of Amy Robsart has been a subject of speculation for over 200 years, and the novel has inspired adaptations in theater and opera. "Kenilworth" is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the backdrop of historical events and courtly intrigue.

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