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The Antiquary
Sir Walter Scott
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Illegitimacy, false identity, and bankruptcy are the major elements of Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Antiquary. Set in the period of the French Revolution, the novel's hero, Lovel, struggles to gain repute and the hand of his beloved despite his uncertain parentage. During these pursuits, he befriends the title's antiquary, Johnathan Oldbuck, who finds Lovel a captive audience to his scholarly studies and a tragic likeness to his own disappointments in love. Readers will discover whether Lovel's acts of bravery and courage ultimately earn him the birth and fortunes of a nobleman.
Illegitimacy, false identity, and bankruptcy are the major elements of Sir Walter Scott's novel, The Antiquary. Set in the period of the French Revolution, the novel's hero, Lovel, struggles to gain repute and the hand of his beloved despite his uncertain parentage. During these pursuits, he befriends the title's antiquary, Johnathan Oldbuck, who finds Lovel a captive audience to his scholarly studies and a tragic likeness to his own disappointments in love. Readers will discover whether Lovel's acts of bravery and courage ultimately earn him the birth and fortunes of a nobleman.
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"Do so, do so, for Heaven's sake!" said Sir Arthur eagerly.
"Are ye mad?" said the mendicant: "Francie o' Fowlsheugh, and he was the best craigsman that ever speel'd heugh (mair by token, he brake his neck upon the Dunbuy of Slaines), wodna hae ventured upon the Halket-head craigs after sun-down—It's God's grace, and a great wonder besides, that ye are not in the middle o' that roaring sea wi' what ye hae done already—I didna think there was the man left alive would hae come down the craigs as ye did. I question an I could hae done it mysell, at this hoar and in this weather, in the youngest and yaldest of my strength—But to venture up again—it's a mere and a clear tempting o' Providence."
"I have no fear," answered Lovel; ". . . Read More
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Community Reviews
I adore Sir Walter Scott's writing! He can be a little long-winded at times, but it is absolutely worth it.
I wish that this story had focused more on Mr. Lovel as the hero, instead of telling nearly everything from the Antiquary's point of view. It is funny and touching though, seeing everything th
This is one of my favorite Sir Walter Scott novels. It has tragedy, satire, treasure, a duel, a conman and romance.
The Antiquary Jonathan Oldbuck of Monkbarns is on his way home when he meets the mysterious Lovel. He becomes friends with him and likes his manners and behavior. However, Lovel has a
The great Scottish writer said he wrote his historical novels to make his compatriots come in contact with history and the way of life of other times. A big and serious purpose, to which he was committed, but that did not mean that he could not humour with it. The protagonist of this book is essenti
A pesar de ser de Sir Walter, se me ha hecho cuesta arriba. Ciertos personajes, diálogos y situaciones memorables, pero una trama en exceso folletinesca para mi gusto. Una especie de culebrón escocés con elementos románticos y sobrenaturales.
Why hadn't I heard of this great book before? It has all the usual Scott hallmarks - brilliant story line, sly humorous observation, terrific set pieces, marvelous writing. Yet it was based in his own lifetime - is this the only one? So there is no long introduction, based on fake documents mysterio