Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
Title |
Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series
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Note |
Waverley novel
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Note |
Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_the_Canongate
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Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
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Summary |
"Chronicles of the Canongate, 1st Series" by Sir Walter Scott is a collection of narratives written in the early 19th century. The work, while framed as fictional tales, delves into Scottish history and folklore, highlighting various characters and their stories, likely aiming to capture the spirit and traditions of Scotland. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to Mr. Chrystal Croftangry, a Scottish gentleman who recounts his life and misadventures, setting a reflective and autobiographical tone for the stories to follow. His musings reveal a past filled with folly and financial troubles, along with a deep appreciation for the richness of Scottish culture and society. The introduction explores themes of identity, community, and the author's relationship with his own literary history while hinting at the tales that will capture both historical and contemporary aspects of Scottish life. (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 |
Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Subject |
Scots -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
1828 |
Release Date |
Jul 1, 1999 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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