The Antiquary — Complete by Walter Scott
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
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| Title | The Antiquary — Complete |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Antiquary" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. This work offers a vivid exploration of Scottish society at the close of the 18th century, primarily through the lens of its protagonist, Jonathan Oldbuck, an antiquarian. Oldbuck's passion for antiquities frames the narrative, which delves into themes of heritage, identity, and the societal changes occurring during that period. At the start of "The Antiquary," a young man, Lovel, is introduced while traveling to Fairport, Scotland. He encounters Jonathan Oldbuck, a quirky and knowledgeable antiquarian, waiting for a coach that is significantly delayed. Their initial interaction is marked by Oldbuck's humorous and somewhat irascible nature as he expresses his frustrations towards the coach operator, Mrs. Macleuchar. As they begin their journey together, their discussions reveal Oldbuck's profound interest in antiquities, including Roman remains, and establish the foundations for their developing relationship, hinting at the adventures and intrigues to come in their exploration of local history and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Beggars -- Fiction |
| Subject | Antiquarians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7005 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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