The Entail; or, The Lairds of Grippy by John Galt

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Author Galt, John, 1779-1839
Title The Entail; or, The Lairds of Grippy
Note Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Entail; or, The Lairds of Grippy" by John Galt is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story delves into the challenges faced by Claud Walkinshaw, the sole surviving heir of the Walkinshaws of Kittlestonheugh, as he navigates his family's history, loss, and ambitions to reclaim his ancestral estate. Galt portrays Scottish life and character, weaving themes of heritage, social status, and familial duties throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces Claud's tragic background, revealing how his family's fortunes were ruined when his father embarked on a doomed voyage to the Darien. Raised primarily by the loyal servant Maudge Dobbie, Claud experiences the hardships of poverty while being instilled with a desire to reclaim his family's lost legacy. In the early chapters, Galt contrasts Claud’s noble aspirations with the social realities he encounters, particularly through his interactions with wealthier characters, like Provost Gorbals and his wife, who inadvertently display the social hierarchies in which Claud finds himself trapped. As Claud grows into adulthood and seeks to restore his family's honor, the tension between familial duty and personal ambition begins to take center stage in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Scotland -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 44573
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Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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