St. Ronan's Well
Love, honor, and betrayal in a Scottish spa townBy Walter Scott
Length12h 51m
About this audiobook
In "St. Ronan's Well," Walter Scott masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of 19th-century Scottish life, intertwining personal and societal conflicts within the picturesque setting of a spa town. The novel is marked by its intricate character development and a narrative style that oscillates between the Romantic and the emerging Realist traditions of the period. Scott employs a keen eye for regional detail and social hierarchy, utilizing dialogue and local dialects to breathe life into his characters, thereby encapsulating the nuances of Scottish culture and the era'Äôs shifting dynamics. Walter Scott, a pivotal figure in the development of the historical novel, draws from his own experiences as a Scottish landowner and his deep connection to the landscapes and histories of his homeland. His fascination with the past, alongside the realities of contemporary social changes, informs the narrative'Äôs exploration of themes such as class, identity, and the haunting impact of history on the present. This novel also reflects Scott's ongoing quest to reconcile romantic ideals with the pragmatism of the modern world. "St. Ronan's Well" is essential reading for those captivated by the intersection of history and fiction. Scott's elegant prose and profound insights offer modern readers a lens through which to understand the complexities of Scottish society and the human condition. This work is highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the legacy of one of literature's great pioneers.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length12 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Note II., p. 90.—Dark Ladye.
2CHAPTER I.: AN OLD-WORLD LANDLADY.
27Note III., p. 252.—Mago-Pico.
3CHAPTER II.: THE GUEST.
28EDITOR'S NOTES.
4CHAPTER III.: ADMINISTRATION.
29GLOSSARY.
5CHAPTER IV.: THE INVITATION.
30ST. RONAN'S WELL.
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6CHAPTER V.: EPISTOLARY ELOQUENCE.
31ST. RONAN'S WELL.
7CHAPTER VI.: TABLE-TALK.
32CHAPTER I.: THEATRICALS.
8CHAPTER VII.: THE TEA-TABLE.
33CHAPTER II.: PERPLEXITIES.
9CHAPTER VIII.: AFTER DINNER.
34CHAPTER III.: EXPOSTULATION.
10CHAPTER IX.: THE MEETING.
35CHAPTER IV.: THE PROPOSAL.
11CHAPTER X.: RESOURCES.
36CHAPTER V.: PRIVATE INFORMATION.
12CHAPTER XI.: FRATERNAL LOVE.
37CHAPTER VI.: EXPLANATORY.
13CHAPTER XII.: THE CHALLENGE.
38CHAPTER VII.: LETTER CONTINUED.
14CHAPTER XIII.
39CHAPTER VIII.: THE REPLY.
15DISAPPOINTMENT.: STATEMENT.
40CHAPTER IX.: THE FRIGHT.
16CHAPTER XIV.: THE CONSULTATION.
41CHAPTER X.: MEDIATION.
17CHAPTER XV.: A PRAISER OF PAST TIMES.
42CHAPTER XI.: INTRUSION.
18CHAPTER XVI.: THE CLERGYMAN.
43CHAPTER XII.: DISCUSSION.
19CHAPTER XVII.: THE ACQUAINTANCE.
44CHAPTER XIII.: A DEATH-BED.
20CHAPTER XVIII.: FORTUNE'S FROLICS.
45CHAPTER XIV.: DISAPPOINTMENT.
21CHAPTER XIX.
46CHAPTER XV.: A TEA-PARTY.
22A LETTER.
47CHAPTER XVI.: DEBATE.
23FOOTNOTES:
48CHAPTER XVII.: A RELATIVE.
24AUTHOR'S NOTES.
49CHAPTER XVIII.: THE WANDERER.
25Note I., p. 14.—Building-Feus in Scotland.
50CHAPTER XIX.: THE CATASTROPHE.
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