The Provost by John Galt
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"The Provost" by John Galt is a novel written during the early 19th century. The book explores themes of governance, community, and self-interest through the life of its main character, Mr. Pawkie, who aspires to navigate the intricacies of local politics and societal expectations in the burgh of Gudetown. The opening of the novel introduces us to the widow of a former Provost, Mrs. Pawkie, who speaks highly of her deceased husband's
manuscript, which contains notes on his public life as chief magistrate. After persuading her to publish the work, the narrative shifts to Mr. Pawkie, who recounts his ambitions and the prudent behaviors that enabled him to rise in status within his community. As he embarks on his journey through political life, we see him balancing the expectations of authority with the realities of human nature and societal norms, setting the stage for a rich exploration of character and ambition in a small town. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Galt, John, 1779-1839 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Provost |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1913 T. N. Foulis edition David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Politicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Merchants -- Fiction |
| Subject | Municipal government -- Fiction |
| Subject | Irvine (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1296 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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