I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 3 by Walter Scott
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
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| Translator | Barbieri, Gaetano, 1767-1853 |
| Title | I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Translation of third part of "Old Mortality." |
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| Summary | "I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 3" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the conflict between Royalists and Puritans in Scotland, focusing on the character of Morton, who finds himself navigating a landscape of intense political and religious strife. The story explores themes of loyalty, leadership, and the consequences of ideological divisions during a pivotal moment in Scottish history. At the start of the book, we witness the chaotic atmosphere among the Puritan forces as they prepare for a confrontation with the Royalists. Morton notices the disarray within the ranks, caused by internal discord and heated sermons from radical preachers like Abacucco Mucklewrath, leading to an unsustainable lack of unity. As the enemy approaches, Morton attempts to rally the troops and emphasize the dire importance of maintaining order to defend their position. However, his pleas are met with tumult and confusion, highlighting the fragility of their cause as they brace for battle while facing both external and internal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Bothwell Bridge, Battle of, Scotland, 1679 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 1660-1688 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43460 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 162 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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