Scottish sketches by Amelia E. Barr
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"Scottish Sketches" by Amelia E. Barr is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set in Scotland, focusing on the lives and struggles of various characters connected to the Crawford family, particularly the laird Alexander Crawford and his son, Colin, as they navigate personal and social challenges amidst the backdrop of Scottish culture and identity. The opening portion introduces Alexander Crawford, who is reflecting
on his wealth and the legacy of his family while preparing for the return of his son, Colin, from Glasgow. As the story unfolds, we see Crawford's pride in his estate and his fervent nationalism, as well as his concerns about Colin's potential association with an English visitor. This sets the stage for a generational conflict and themes of duty versus personal desire, as Colin harbors aspirations and ideals that may clash with his father's expectations. The opening establishes both the tension within the family and the societal changes encroaching upon their traditional way of life, hinting at deeper explorations of character dynamics and cultural identity throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Scottish sketches |
| Contents | Crawford's sair strait -- James Blackie's revenge -- Facing his enemy -- Andrew Cargill's confession -- One wrong step -- Lile Davie. |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Ted Garvin, Amy and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14494 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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