Kenilworth is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1821. The novel is set in Elizabethan England and follows the story of Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and his love affair with Amy Robsart, who is married to Tressilian. The novel also features the character of the famous Queen Elizabeth I, who is portrayed as a strong and powerful ruler.The story takes place in the town of Kenilworth, where Leicester hosts a grand entertainment in honor of the queen's visit. The novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, as Leicester's enemies seek to discredit him and ruin his chances of winning the queen's heart.Throughout the novel, Scott masterfully depicts the Elizabethan era, with its customs, traditions, and political climate. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the countryside and the grandeur of the royal court.Overall, Kenilworth is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating period in English history.1905. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. The twelfth book in the Waverley series, the novel is based around the murder of Amy Robsart, a story told in William Julius Mickle's Cumnor Hall, one of Scott's favorite ballads as a child. The heroine Amy Robsart enters into a secret marriage with the Earl of Leicester, spurning her fianc�����, Edmund Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman. A favorite of Queen Elizabeth, Leicester feels obliged to conceal his marriage in order to maintain his position at court. Having fled her father's house, Amy is therefore kept a virtual prisoner in Cumnor Place, an old country house. After a series of intrigues and murder attempts she dies in a fall. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
