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Title: The Prose Marmion: A Tale of the Scottish Border
Credits: Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Prose Marmion: A Tale of the Scottish Border" by Sara D. Jenkins is a historical novel adapted from Sir Walter Scott's original poem "Marmion," written in the early 20th century. This adaptation likely captures the romantic and adventurous themes Scott is known for while presenting a narrative suited for prose readers. The book delves into themes of chivalry, love, betrayal, and the historical conflicts between England and Scotland, set against the backdrop of the Scottish Border. The story follows Lord Marmion, a proud knight, as he embarks on a journey to Scotland under the pretense of peace but is entangled in a web of love and rivalry. Marmion has previously betrayed Ralph de Wilton, who is now in exile but has returned to clear his name and win back his love, Lady Clare. As tensions rise between the two nations, entangled with personal vendettas, Marmion's dark past catches up with him. The novel explores the interplay of honor and treachery among its characters, culminating in a dramatic climax at the Battle of Flodden, where the consequences of their choices play out on a much larger stage. The story intertwines rich character arcs and vivid descriptions, painting a compelling picture of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Jenkins, Sara D. (Sara Davis)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 10778
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Flodden, Battle of, England, 1513 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Prose Marmion: A Tale of the Scottish Border
Credits: Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Prose Marmion: A Tale of the Scottish Border" by Sara D. Jenkins is a historical novel adapted from Sir Walter Scott's original poem "Marmion," written in the early 20th century. This adaptation likely captures the romantic and adventurous themes Scott is known for while presenting a narrative suited for prose readers. The book delves into themes of chivalry, love, betrayal, and the historical conflicts between England and Scotland, set against the backdrop of the Scottish Border. The story follows Lord Marmion, a proud knight, as he embarks on a journey to Scotland under the pretense of peace but is entangled in a web of love and rivalry. Marmion has previously betrayed Ralph de Wilton, who is now in exile but has returned to clear his name and win back his love, Lady Clare. As tensions rise between the two nations, entangled with personal vendettas, Marmion's dark past catches up with him. The novel explores the interplay of honor and treachery among its characters, culminating in a dramatic climax at the Battle of Flodden, where the consequences of their choices play out on a much larger stage. The story intertwines rich character arcs and vivid descriptions, painting a compelling picture of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Jenkins, Sara D. (Sara Davis)
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 10778
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Flodden, Battle of, England, 1513 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.