Talismani
1825
A historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book centers around a Christian knight, Sir Kenneth, also known as the Leopard, who is participating in the crusades in Palestine during a time of religious conflict and cultural exchange between Christians and Muslims. As the story unfolds, the novel explores themes of honor, bravery, and the complexities of rivalry and friendship amidst war. The opening of ''Talismani'' introduces readers to the intense heat and desolation of the Syrian desert, where Sir Kenneth, clad in heavy armor, rides alone near the shores of the Dead Sea. The chapter chronicles his memories of battles and the deep sense of weariness and thirst he feels. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a Saracen knight, a potential foe. However, instead of engaging in immediate conflict, the two warriors engage in a fierce but respectful exchange, agreeing to a temporary truce. This initial meeting sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their characters and the duality of their roles as both enemies in the broader context of the crusades and allies in their shared humanity.
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“Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the wearied limbs and to compose the troubled spirit.””
— Walter Scott
“Possessed of many of those royal qualities for which he was termed by his subjects the August, Philip might be termed the Ulysses, as Richard was indisputably the Achilles, of the Crusade. The King of France was sagacious, wise, deliberate in council, steady and calm in action, seeing clearly, and steadily pursuing, the measures most for the interest of his kingdom”
— Walter Scott
“پیش از آنکه سوار شوند و سفر را از سر گیرند، پهلوان مسیحی بار دیگر لبی تر کرد و دستهای خود را در آب فرو برد و به همسفرش گفت: «ای کاش نام این چشمه گوارا را میدانستم که در خاطر سپاسمند خود حفظ کنم. زیرا هرگز عطش شدید مرا آبی با این گوارایی که امروز نوشیدم فرو ننشانده بود.»- مفهوم نام عربی این چشمه «الماس بیابان» است.- چه نام نیکی بر آن نهادهاند. در دره زادگاه من هزار چشمه است، لیکن از این پس برای هیچیک از آنها خاطره گرانبهایی چون خاطره این چشمه قائل نخواهم شد. چه، گنج مایع خود را در نقطهای ارزانی میدارد که نهتنها گوارا است، بلکه تقریبا ضرورت دارد.- راست میگویی. زیرا هنوز هم آن دریای مرده ملعون است. نه انسان از امواج آن مستفیض میشود و نه حیوان و نه هم از رودی مینوشند که که به دریای میت میریزد بیآنکه آن را پر کند، تا آنکه آن رود از این بیابان نامیمون بگذرد.””
— Walter Scott
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