| Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Title |
Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Complete
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
See also PG#2590 and PG#5999
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| Credits |
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer" by Sir Walter Scott is a novel written during the early 19th century, blending elements of romance and mystery. The story primarily revolves around the themes of fate and astrology as they affect the life of the main character, Guy Mannering, a young English gentleman. The narrative explores how the fortunes of individuals, particularly a child born under the ominous predictions of an astrologer, are shaped by celestial influences and familial caretaking. The beginning of the novel introduces Guy Mannering as he traverses a bleak and desolate landscape in northern England. After a long and arduous journey, he seeks refuge at Ellangowan, where he encounters Godfrey Bertram, the laird of the estate. As the laird anxiously awaits news of his wife's childbirth, Mannering becomes entwined in their lives through discussions about astrology and the potential influences of the stars. This sets the stage for exploring themes of destiny and moral struggle, especially as the repercussions of the astrologer's predictions materialize in Mannering’s experiences and interactions with the Bertram family. The complex dynamics between astrology, fate, and personal agency are hinted at, promising a compelling narrative further developed throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Disinheritance -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Astrologers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5355 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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