Waverley
Sir Walter Scott
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
First published in 1814, Waverley is the groundbreaking novel that launched Sir Walter Scott’s career and forever changed the course of English literature. Often hailed as the first great historical novel, it transports listeners to the turbulent world of 18th-century Scotland during the Jacobite uprising of 1745.
The story follows Edward Waverley, a young English officer whose life is transformed when he becomes entangled with the Highland clans and their romantic yet perilous fight to restore the Stuart monarchy. Torn between loyalty to his country and admiration for the Highland way of life, Edward’s journey is one of passion, adventure, and self-discovery.
With sweeping landscapes, vividly drawn characters, and a blend of romance and history, Waverley captures the clash between tradition and change, loyalty and ambition, love and honor. Scott’s novel not only ignited a craze for Scottish historical fiction but also influenced generations of writers, from Dickens to Tolstoy.
This audiobook edition brings Scott’s rich prose and masterful storytelling to life, offering modern audiences a chance to experience the novel that defined a genre. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, classic literature, and epic tales of love and rebellion, Waverley remains as stirring and unforgettable today as when it first captured the hearts of readers two centuries ago.
Duration - 16h 31m.
Author - Sir Walter Scott.
Narrator - Digital Voice George E.
Published Date - Saturday, 04 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 SPA Publishing ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. First published in 1814, Waverley is the groundbreaking novel that launched Sir Walter Scott’s career and forever changed the course of English literature. Often hailed as the first great historical novel, it transports listeners to the turbulent world of 18th-century Scotland during the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The story follows Edward Waverley, a young English officer whose life is transformed when he becomes entangled with the Highland clans and their romantic yet perilous fight to restore the Stuart monarchy. Torn between loyalty to his country and admiration for the Highland way of life, Edward’s journey is one of passion, adventure, and self-discovery. With sweeping landscapes, vividly drawn characters, and a blend of romance and history, Waverley captures the clash between tradition and change, loyalty and ambition, love and honor. Scott’s novel not only ignited a craze for Scottish historical fiction but also influenced generations of writers, from Dickens to Tolstoy. This audiobook edition brings Scott’s rich prose and masterful storytelling to life, offering modern audiences a chance to experience the novel that defined a genre. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, classic literature, and epic tales of love and rebellion, Waverley remains as stirring and unforgettable today as when it first captured the hearts of readers two centuries ago. Duration - 16h 31m. Author - Sir Walter Scott. Narrator - Digital Voice George E. Published Date - Saturday, 04 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 SPA Publishing ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:05
Volume 1
Duration:00:00:02
Chapter 1: Introductory
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 2: Waverley-Honour—A Retrospect
Duration:00:16:58
Chapter 3: Education
Duration:00:10:58
Chapter 4: Castle-Building
Duration:00:11:13
Chapter 5: Choice of a Profession
Duration:00:18:42
Chapter 6: The Adieus of Waverley
Duration:00:16:56
Chapter 7: A Horse-Quarter in Scotland
Duration:00:05:50
Chapter 8: A Scottish Manor-House Sixty Years Since
Duration:00:11:59
Chapter 9: More Of The Manor-House and Its Environs
Duration:00:11:39
Chapter 10: Rose Bradwardine and Her Father
Duration:00:12:31
Chapter 11: The Banquet
Duration:00:18:40
Chapter 12: Repentance and A Reconciliation
Duration:00:15:37
Chapter 13: A More Rational Day Than The Last
Duration:00:17:39
Chapter 14: A Discovery—Waverley Becomes Domesticated at Tully-Veolan
Duration:00:16:27
Chapter 15: A Creagh, and Its Consequences
Duration:00:16:11
Chapter 16: An Unexpected Ally Appears
Duration:00:18:27
Chapter 17: The Hold of A Highland Robber
Duration:00:10:28
Chapter 18: Waverley Proceeds on His Journey
Duration:00:23:25
Chapter 19: The Chief and His Mansion
Duration:00:14:46
Chapter 20: A Highland Feast
Duration:00:11:06
Chapter 21: The Chieftain’s Sister
Duration:00:09:57
Chapter 22: Highland Minstrelsy
Duration:00:19:30
Chapter 23: Waverley Continues at Glennaquoich
Duration:00:09:31
Chapter 24: A Stag-Hunt and Its Consequences
Duration:00:19:55
Chapter 25: News From England
Duration:00:20:05
Chapter 26: An Eclaircissement
Duration:00:09:59
Chapter 27: Upon The Same Subject
Duration:00:17:36
Chapter 28: A Letter from Tully-Veolan
Duration:00:14:24
Chapter 29: Waverley’s Reception in The Lowlands After His Highland Tour
Duration:00:19:25
Volume 2
Duration:00:00:02
Chapter 1: Shows that the Loss of a Horse’s Shoe May Be a Serious Inconvenience
Duration:00:14:19
Chapter 2: An Examination
Duration:00:18:47
Chapter 3: A Conference and The Consequence
Duration:00:13:19
Chapter 4: A Confidant
Duration:00:11:33
Chapter 5: Things Mend A Little
Duration:00:05:22
Chapter 6: A Volunteer Sixty Years Since
Duration:00:07:41
Chapter 7: An Incident
Duration:00:10:54
Chapter 8: Waverley is Still in Distress
Duration:00:15:00
Chapter 9: A Nocturnal Adventure
Duration:00:10:51
Chapter 10: The Journey is Continued
Duration:00:17:01
Chapter 11: An Old and A New Acquaintance
Duration:00:12:18
Chapter 12: The Mystery Begins To Be Cleared Up
Duration:00:14:52
Chapter 13: A Soldier’s Dinner
Duration:00:13:28
Chapter 14: The Ball
Duration:00:16:07
Chapter 15: The March
Duration:00:13:37
Chapter 16: An Incident Gives Rise To Unavailing Reflections
Duration:00:10:01
Chapter 17: The Eve of Battle
Duration:00:12:41
Chapter 18: The Conflict
Duration:00:11:07
Chapter 19: An Unexpected Embarrassment
Duration:00:11:55
Chapter 20: The English Prisoner
Duration:00:12:06
Chapter 21: Rather Unimportant
Duration:00:11:12
Chapter 22: Intrigues Of Love and Politics
Duration:00:14:43
Chapter 23: Intrigues of Society and Love
Duration:00:12:56
Chapter 24: Fergus A Suitor
Duration:00:11:43
Chapter 25: “To one thing constant never”
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 26: A Brave Man in Sorrow
Duration:00:08:46
Chapter 27: Exertion
Duration:00:08:48
Chapter 28: The March
Duration:00:13:13
Chapter 29: The Confusion of King Agramant’s Camp
Duration:00:17:58
Chapter 30: A Skirmish
Duration:00:14:53
Chapter 31: Chapter of Accidents
Duration:00:12:04
Chapter 32: A Journey to London
Duration:00:10:45
Chapter 33: What’s To Be Done Next?
Duration:00:19:06
Chapter 34: Desolation
Duration:00:18:36
Chapter 35: Comparing of Notes
Duration:00:09:42
Chapter 36: More Explanation
Duration:00:19:36
Chapter 37
Duration:00:13:35
Chapter 38
Duration:00:15:28
Chapter 39
Duration:00:15:46
Chapter 40
Duration:00:14:56
Chapter 41: Dulce Domum
Duration:00:09:36
Chapter 42
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 43: A Postscript Which Should Have Been A Preface
Duration:00:07:10
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:06