The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton by Ian Hay
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| Author | Hay, Ian, 1876-1952 |
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| Title | The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by LM Bornath |
| Summary | "The Right Stuff: Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton" by Ian Hay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Robert Chalmers Fordyce, a young man from the Scottish countryside, as he navigates his way through the challenges of university life and the bustling city of Edinburgh. The book explores themes of ambition, identity, and cultural contrasts through Robin's experiences as he balances between his rural roots and the demands of urban education. The opening of the novel introduces Robert as he arrives in Edinburgh, overwhelmed yet determined to succeed in his examination for a bursary at the university. His keen observations juxtapose his naivety and adventurous spirit against the backdrop of the city, illustrating his inner conflict between excitement and self-doubt. Robin's interactions with various characters, including a helpful policeman and the frantic dynamics of urban life, begin to shape his understanding of the world around him. The reader is invited to witness his journey, marked by a resolve to seize educational opportunities that will define his future against the austere expectations of his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20904 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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