I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 2 by Walter Scott
"I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 2" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of civil war in Scotland, chronicling the struggles of the Puritans and the tension between various factions. The narrative features key characters such as Graham, Claverhouse, and Balfour of Burley, who are deeply entwined in the conflict, with themes of loyalty, honor, and moral dilemmas coming tothe forefront. At the start of the novel, we are thrown into a chaotic battle scene as Graham, a young man representing the Royalist forces, encounters Balfour of Burley, a staunch Puritan. The tension escalates rapidly as Graham attempts to persuade Burley and his men to lay down their arms, leading to a fierce confrontation marked by violence and betrayal. The opening vividly illustrates the immediate repercussions of the civil strife, showcasing the intense emotions and motivations driving the characters, particularly as loyalties are tested, and the stakes rise. This sets the stage for a larger exploration of the conflicts that arise in a time of political and religious upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
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| Translator | Barbieri, Gaetano, 1767-1853 |
| Title | I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 2 |
| Note | Translation of second part of "Old Mortality." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_puritani_di_Scozia |
| 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) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Bothwell Bridge, Battle of, Scotland, 1679 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 1660-1688 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43459 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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