La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 1 (of 3) by Walter Scott

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Author Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Title La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 1 (of 3)
Credits E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 1" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set in Scotland, the story introduces themes of family, ambition, and conflict, centering primarily on Lord Ravenswood and his struggles against the usurpation of his family's estate by Lord Asthon. The narrative depicts a rich tapestry of societal issues and personal vendettas, hinting at the intertwined fates of the characters amidst the backdrop of Scottish history. The opening of the novel establishes a somber atmosphere as it recounts the history of Ravenswood Castle and the fall of the Ravenswood family. The last lord, Allano Ravenswood, faces decline and resentment as he loses his lands to the new owner, Ser Guglielmo Asthon. After a tumultuous funeral marked by interruptions from authorities, Edgardo, the last heir of Ravenswood, swears vengeance against the Asthon family, igniting the central conflict of the story. The opening chapters skillfully weave detailed descriptions of the historical context, setting the stage for themes of revenge and the deep-seated divisions in society that will unfold throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Scotland -- Fiction
Subject Women murderers -- Fiction
Subject Arranged marriage -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 42881
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Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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