| Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
| Title |
Guy Mannering
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
See also PG#5355 and PG#5999
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| Summary |
"Guy Mannering" by Sir Walter Scott is a novel written during the early 19th century. This work serves as one of the Waverley novels and revolves around the themes of fate and destiny, as well as the conflicts between different social classes. The narrative introduces a range of characters including the titular Guy Mannering and the mysterious figures of an astrologer and a gypsy, hinting at the story's exploration of astrology and its perceived influence on individuals' lives. The opening of the novel begins with an introduction to the astrological premise involving the birth of a boy, predicted by a stranger to be influenced by various celestial bodies. The narrative describes the anxious father of the newborn, who seeks guidance from an astrologer, learning of a potential future temptation his son might face at the age of twenty-one. As the story transitions to Guy Mannering's experience, we follow his journey through the treacherous landscape of northern England, where he seeks shelter and encounters various local characters. His arrival at Ellangowan sets the stage for a tale filled with supernatural elements, class dynamics, and the struggles of human nature against predestined challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Disinheritance -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Astrologers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2590 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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