Resultado da Busca
Rob Roy (1817) is a historical novel by Walter Scott, one of the Waverley novels. It is probably set in 1715, the year of the second Jacobite rising, and the social and economic background to that event are an important element in the novel, though it is not treated directly.
- 343 (Edinburgh Edition, 2008)
- Archibald Constable, Edinburgh, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London
- 30 December 1817
- Walter Scott
Rob Roy (1817) é um romance histórico escrito por Sir Walter Scott sobre Frank Osbaldistone, o filho de um comerciante inglês que viaja às Terras altas da Escócia para coletar um débito roubado de seu pai.
25 de out. de 2006 · In 1812 Scott had acquired Rob Roy's gun—“a long Spanish-barrelled piece, with his initials R. M. C.,” C standing for Campbell, a name assumed in compliment to the Argyll family. Rob's spleuchan had also been presented by Mr. Train to Sir Walter, in 1816, and may have directed his thoughts to this popular freebooter.
Walter Scott. 3.69. 9,931 ratings455 reviews. When young Francis Osbaldistone discovers that his vicious and scheming cousin Rashleigh has designs both on his father's business and his beloved Diana Vernon, he turns in desperation to Rob Roy for help.
- (9,9K)
- Paperback
19 de dez. de 2011 · Synopsis. Rob Roy is set against the backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, which aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy in the person of James Edward, the 'Old Pretender', son of the deposed James II. The tale is told in the first person by a young Englishman, Francis ('Frank') Osbaldistone.
Dive deep into Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion
23 de ago. de 2004 · Scott, Walter, 1771-1832: Title: Rob Roy — Complete Credits: Produced by David Widger Language: English: LoC Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature: Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction Subject: Rob Roy, 1671-1734 -- Fiction Subject: Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction Category: Text: EBook-No. 7025: Release Date ...
