| Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Title |
A Legend of Montrose
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Waverley novel
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| Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Legend of Montrose" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of loyalty, feuds, and the tumultuous landscape of Scotland during the Civil War period, with a particular focus on the conflict involving the nobleman John Lord Kilpont and the assassin James Stewart of Ardvoirlich. At the start of the story, the author sets the stage by delving into the dark history of family feuds in Scotland, emphasizing a significant event from the reign of James IV, where the Drummonds and Murrays clashed violently. The narrative then transitions to the figure of James Stewart of Ardvoirlich, who is described as a strong, tempestuous character connected to the downfall of Lord Kilpont, presenting a tale that intertwines personal conflicts with larger national issues. The opening chapters introduce key themes of betrayal and the rightful claims of nobility, signifying the mix of historical authenticity and dramatic character exploration that Scott aims to present in his novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Montrose, James Graham, Marquis of, 1612-1650 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1461 |
| Release Date |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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