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Quentin Durward is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1823. The story concerns a Scottish archer in the service of the French King Louis XI (1423–1483) who plays a prominent part in the narrative.
Quentin Durward, novel of adventure and romance by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1823. The novel was a popular success and solidified Scott’s reputation as a stirring writer. The novel is set in 15th-century France, where the title character saves the life of Louis XI, protects and falls in love.
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The Adventures of Quentin Durward, known also as Quentin Durward, is a 1955 British historical film released by MGM. It was directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Dec 19, 2011 · Quentin Durward, set in fifteenth-century France, was Scott's first fictional venture onto the continent of Europe. Scott's earliest reference to the novel occurs in a letter of 10 November 1822 to the London-based actor and theatre manager Daniel Terry.
A film based on Walter Scott's novel about a Scottish knight in 1465 France, starring Robert Taylor and Kay Kendall. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more on IMDb.
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- Action, Adventure, History
- Richard Thorpe
- 1956-04-04
Jul 25, 2009 · A historical romance set in the fifteenth century, when the feudal system and chivalry were in decline. The protagonist, Quentin Durward, is a Scottish knight who serves the French king Louis XI and witnesses his intrigues and cruelties.
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Quentin Durward (1823), Scott's first "European" novel, was an experiment in transferring the historical romance to foreign soil. Fifteenth-century France, the French Revolution, and contemporary Britain all come together in this sharp-eyed novel of political expediency and intrigue.
