Project Gutenberg
2004-03-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Scott, Walter
1771
1832
Scott, Sir Walter
Malagrowther, Malachi
Cleishbotham, Jedediah
Templeton, Laurence
Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Complete
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See also PG#2590 and PG#5999
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"Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer" by Sir Walter Scott is a novel written during the early 19th century, blending elements of romance and mystery. The story primarily revolves around the themes of fate and astrology as they affect the life of the main character, Guy Mannering, a young English gentleman. The narrative explores how the fortunes of individuals, particularly a child born under the ominous predictions of an astrologer, are shaped by celestial influences and familial caretaking. The beginning of the novel introduces Guy Mannering as he traverses a bleak and desolate landscape in northern England. After a long and arduous journey, he seeks refuge at Ellangowan, where he encounters Godfrey Bertram, the laird of the estate. As the laird anxiously awaits news of his wife's childbirth, Mannering becomes entwined in their lives through discussions about astrology and the potential influences of the stars. This sets the stage for exploring themes of destiny and moral struggle, especially as the repercussions of the astrologer's predictions materialize in Mannering’s experiences and interactions with the Bertram family. The complex dynamics between astrology, fate, and personal agency are hinted at, promising a compelling narrative further developed throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Historical fiction
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Disinheritance -- Fiction
Scotland -- Fiction
Astrologers -- Fiction
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Historical Fiction
Harvard Classics
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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