The Prose Marmion: A Tale of the Scottish Border

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The Prose Marmion: A Tale of the Scottish Border

by Sara D. (Sara Davis) Jenkins, Walter Scott

EN·~1 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

THE PROSE MARMION - A TALE OF THE SCOTTISH BORDER - ADAPTED FROM - SCOTT'S "MARMION" - BY - SARA D. JENKINS - ITHACA, N.Y.

0:18

INTRODUCTION.

5:20

THE PROSE MARMION. - CHAPTER I.

1:21:27

SONG.

6:46

Description

Set against the rugged, mist‑shrouded hills of the Scottish border, this tale invites listeners into a world where honor, poetry, and the clash of clans shape every heartbeat. The story opens with Sir Marmion, a charismatic knight whose reputation as a gallant jouster precedes him, arriving at a remote border manor where a young lady of striking beauty has captured his imagination. As he navigates the customs of the borderfolk, the uneasy peace between England and Scotland looms like a gathering storm.

Early on, Marmion finds himself drawn into a tangled web of affection and rivalry, with another ambitious suitor staking his own claim on the lady’s hand. Their budding romance is set against whispered legends of ancient battles and the ever‑present threat of skirmishes that could erupt at any moment. Listeners will be swept up in the lyrical prose, the vivid landscape, and the promise of a love tested by duty and the looming conflict beyond the hills.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jan 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Sara D. (Sara Davis) Jenkins

Sara D. (Sara Davis) Jenkins

Known for adapting classic stories into accessible prose for younger readers, this early-20th-century writer helped bring works like Marmion and The Lady of the Lake to new audiences. Her books blend literary retelling with a clear, approachable style.

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Walter Scott

Walter Scott

1771–1832

A pioneer of the historical novel, this Scottish writer turned the past into vivid adventure and helped shape how generations imagined medieval Britain and Scotland.

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