Ylämaan leski: Kuvaus Skotlannin tuntureilta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

Contributor:

Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942

Standardized Title:

The Highland widow. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ylämaan leski: Kuvaus Skotlannin tuntureilta" by Walter Scott is a novella written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and resilience through the character of Elspat MacTavish, a widow mourning her lost husband while facing the harsh realities of life in the highlands of Scotland. The story likely delves into Elspat's struggles and her relationship with her son, Hamish, as they navigate the world shaped by their past and the evolving present. The opening of the novella introduces us to the setting and the protagonist, Elspat MacTavish, who reflects on her life following the death of her husband, Hamish Mhor. Elspat embarks on a journey through her memories, revealing her husband's legacy as a feared leader and "cateran." Despite the struggles she faces as a widow, Elspat displays a strong spirit and determination, particularly regarding her son, Hamish, whom she wishes to see succeed his father's legacy. Throughout this initial portion, there's an exploration of the socio-political context of 18th century Scotland, setting the stage for Elspat's and Hamish's future endeavors as they grapple with their identities amid the turmoil of their times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bride_of_Lammermoor

Reading ease score: 27.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-03-24