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Scott, Walter
1771
1832
Scott, Sir Walter
Malagrowther, Malachi
Cleishbotham, Jedediah
Templeton, Laurence
My Aunt Margaret's Mirror
Waverley novel
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
"My Aunt Margaret's Mirror" by Sir Walter Scott is a short story that falls within the genre of supernatural fiction, published in the early 19th century during the Romantic era. The story weaves elements of the macabre and the mysterious against the backdrop of Scottish society, exploring themes of memory, superstition, and the supernatural. It reflects on the intertwining of past and present and how memories shape identity and human experience. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of an unnamed narrator who visits his Aunt Margaret, an elderly woman steeped in both familial duty and personal myth. Their conversation reveals a story recounted by Aunt Margaret, which centers around Sir Philip Forester, a charming but morally dubious character who marries young and beautiful Jemmie Falconer. The tale deepens when the narrator’s aunt recounts how Sir Philip’s reckless choices lead to disastrous outcomes, including a duel with his wife’s brother during which tragedy strikes. As the plot progresses, the narrative ventures into the realm of the eerie when Aunt Margaret consults a Paduan doctor who reveals foreboding visions through a mirror, ultimately leading to a tragic revelation about Sir Philip's fate. The story encapsulates the themes of regret, loss, and the haunting nature of one's past actions, drawing the reader into a reflective and poignant exploration of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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