Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Scott’s Kenilworth
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The historical romance of Kenilworth (1821) by Sir Walter Scott redefined for his own generation the cultic image Queen Elizabeth I previous centuries. Scottish author moulded famous Virgin English history into a British icon referencing common English-language literary heritage shared all subjects living on Isles. based plot upon contemporary antiquarian accounts 1575 visit to Earl Leicester. While he handled chronology in rather loose manner, descriptions detail followed sixteenth-century sources about events that were collected and published John Nichols between 1788 1821. Utilising romantic interest such reports, filled up gaps grand private life quoting exact details from these documents. Scott’s writing new genre novel was persuasive through its material authenticity which justified fictious elements explored feminine aspects Queen’s personality. also utilised Romantic age picturesque countryside depicted Elizabeth’s character both as public monarch woman. Furthermore, choice peaceful reception than military victory, could promote modern understanding monarchy. For him royal festivity bridged differences national groups lived land inherited layers society. Thus, established interpretation figure rested glories past but catered needs newly formed United Kingdom nineteenth century.
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عنوان ژورنال: The anachronist
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1219-2589', '2063-126X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53720/mgxx8926