Scottish sketches by Amelia E. Barr

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Author Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
Title Scottish sketches
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Crawford's sair strait -- James Blackie's revenge -- Facing his enemy -- Andrew Cargill's confession -- One wrong step -- Lile Davie.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14494
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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