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Title: The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger
Summary: "The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. Set in Scotland, during the late 14th century, the story revolves around the character of Catharine Glover, the celebrated beauty of Perth, as she navigates the attentions of various suitors, including the ambitious young lord and her steadfast admirer, Henry Smith. The narrative highlights themes of love, societal rank, and chivalry, encapsulating the social dynamics of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the historical backdrop of Edinburgh and the rich tapestry of its past. It presents a curious interaction between characters, including Simon Glover, Catharine's father, and a visiting trader, who symbolizes the clash between commercial interests and the romanticized notions of history. The stage is set through vivid descriptions of the city while revealing hints of intrigue surrounding royal blood and past tragedies. Catharine is established as a strong yet modest character with a preference for humble companionship over the advances of nobles, showcasing her values against the backdrop of intense societal expectations and personal aspirations. This portion effectively captures the essence of Scott's storytelling, blending historical detail with compelling character interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 7987
Published: Apr 1, 2005
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Merchants -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Nobility -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- Robert III, 1390-1406 -- Fiction
Subject: Perth (Scotland) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger
Summary: "The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. Set in Scotland, during the late 14th century, the story revolves around the character of Catharine Glover, the celebrated beauty of Perth, as she navigates the attentions of various suitors, including the ambitious young lord and her steadfast admirer, Henry Smith. The narrative highlights themes of love, societal rank, and chivalry, encapsulating the social dynamics of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the historical backdrop of Edinburgh and the rich tapestry of its past. It presents a curious interaction between characters, including Simon Glover, Catharine's father, and a visiting trader, who symbolizes the clash between commercial interests and the romanticized notions of history. The stage is set through vivid descriptions of the city while revealing hints of intrigue surrounding royal blood and past tragedies. Catharine is established as a strong yet modest character with a preference for humble companionship over the advances of nobles, showcasing her values against the backdrop of intense societal expectations and personal aspirations. This portion effectively captures the essence of Scott's storytelling, blending historical detail with compelling character interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 7987
Published: Apr 1, 2005
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Merchants -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Nobility -- Fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- Robert III, 1390-1406 -- Fiction
Subject: Perth (Scotland) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.