Waverley by Joyce Kilmer (1814)
The novel revolves around Edward Waverley, a young Scottish officer who becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising of 1745. He falls in love with Rose Bradwardine, but his loyalty to the British Crown and his sense of duty conflict with his growing sympathies for the Jacobites. As the story unfolds, Waverley's relationships with various characters, including Fergus Mac-Ivor and Baron Bradwardine, shape his understanding of the conflict. He witnesses key events such as the Battle of Prestonpans and the Battle of Culloden, which ultimately lead to the defeat of the Jacobite forces. Throughout the novel, themes of loyalty, duty, and identity are explored through Waverley's experiences. His struggles with his own loyalties and sense of self serve as a microcosm for the larger conflict between Scotland and England.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1814 · Genre: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Romanticism · 159 words
First lines
1814–1914
When on a novel's newly printed page We find a maudlin eulogy of sin, And read of ways that harlots wander in, And of sick souls that writhe in helpless rage; Or when Romance, bespectacled and sage, Taps on her desk and bids the class begin To con the problems that have always been Perplexed mankind's unhappy heritage;
Then in what robes of honour habited The laureled wizard of the North appears! Who raised Prince Charlie's cohorts from the dead, Made Rose's mirth and Flora's noble tears, And formed that shining legion at whose head Rides Waverley, triumphant o'er the years!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1814 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Romanticism, Literary Criticism, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 159 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of nostalgia and historical reflection.
- Historical Fiction — It references historical events and figures, particularly relating to Scottish history and the Jacobite uprising.
- Romanticism — The themes of idealism, nature, and emotional depth align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Literary Criticism — The text critiques contemporary literature and its moral implications, reflecting on the literary landscape of the time.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Scottish Literature · Romance · Adventure · Coming-of-Age · War Novel · 18th Century Setting · Jacobite Risings · Scotland · British History · Family Drama · Love Story