I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

Contributor:

Barbieri, Gaetano, 1767-1853

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 1" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative primarily explores the sociopolitical conflicts during the reign of the last Stuart monarchs, touching upon themes of Puritanism versus Royalism, and delving into the individual stories of characters caught in this turmoil. Notable characters include Morton Milnwood, a young man navigating his loyalties, and Iohn Balfour of Burley, a fervent supporter of the Puritan cause. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing the historical context of Scotland under the last Stuart kings, where the government struggles against the staunchly puritanical sentiment that pervades society. The story begins with a military assembly called by the sheriff of Lanark, intended to bolster royal authority, but met with opposition from the Puritans. Various characters, including Lady Margherita and Miss Editta, highlight the tensions between duty to the crown and personal convictions. Morton Milnwood's initial involvement in the assembly reveals his internal conflict, especially as ties from the past beckon for a different allegiance. The narrative intertwines personal stories with the broader historical narrative, foreshadowing the unfolding drama surrounding loyalty, conflict, and the quest for identity during a tumultuous era in Scottish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Translation of first part of "Old Mortality."

Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_puritani_di_Scozia

Release date is 2013-08-13