| Author |
Galt, John, 1779-1839 |
| Title |
Ringan Gilhaize, or, The Covenanters
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Ringan Gilhaize, or The Covenanters" by John Galt is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous period of the Scottish Reformation, focusing on the struggles for religious liberty and the conflict between the Covenanters and the ruling authorities. The main character is Ringan Gilhaize, who embodies the zealous spirit of the Covenanters, illustrating the tension between faith and oppression. The opening of the novel establishes a reflective tone as the narrator recounts the historical background and personal experiences of Ringan's grandfather during the Reformation. It highlights his family's past and their involvement in the early struggles against the Catholic Church. The narrative flows into his grandfather's youth, outlining the events that led him to join the fight for religious freedom alongside the Protestant reformers. An early conflict arises when the family's rebellious spirit is ignited by witnessing the hypocrisy of the church and the martyrdom of reformers, setting the stage for the broader conflicts that will emerge as a central theme in the story. (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 |
Covenanters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- History -- Stuarts, to the Union, 1371-1707 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30749 |
| Release Date |
Dec 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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