La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 2 (of 3) by Walter Scott

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Author Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
Title La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 2 (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 2 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a richly detailed setting, steeped in themes of love, duty, and social class, centering on the complexities surrounding the characters Edgardo Ravenswood and Miss Asthon. As the story progresses, the interplay of personal relationships and societal expectations takes center stage, generating both tension and intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces a chaotic scene in the kitchen of Ravenswood, where the impact of a recent thunderstorm sets off a series of comedic misadventures led by the steward, Caleb Balderston. As he devises clever plans to impress guests while hiding the family's financial troubles, we witness his inventive and often humorous approach to maintaining the household. The interactions between Caleb and other characters signal a blend of farce and authenticity that provides a glimpse into the broader themes of social status and familial legacy. This dynamic creates an engaging backdrop for the unfolding drama about love and obligation that characterizes the heart of the narrative. (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. 42882
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Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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