Waverley (Oxford World's Classics)
by Walter Scott, Kathryn Sutherland
Walter Scott’s debut novel portrays a young Englishman caught between rival loyalties during the 1745 Jacobite rebellion, blending history, romance, and vivid Scottish settings.
About This Book
Waverley is a foundational work of historical fiction first published in 1814.
The narrative follows a young English officer whose sympathies are divided between Hanoverian and Jacobite causes.
Through its depiction of the 1745 rising, the novel examines themes of loyalty, cultural identity, and political change.
Scott blends romance, adventure, and social observation to create a panoramic view of eighteenth-century Scotland.
The Oxford World’s Classics edition includes an introduction and notes by Kathryn Sutherland.
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