The Three Perils of Man: War, Women, and Witchcraft (Vol.1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Romance (Complete Edition)By James Hogg
Length23h
About this audiobook
James Hogg's The Three Perils of Man: War, Women, and Witchcraft is a richly digressive Border romance that entwines chivalric warfare, erotic intrigue, and supernatural terror within a medieval Scottish setting. Across its three volumes, the siege of Roxburgh Castle becomes the stage for contests of honour, loyalty, prophecy, and deception. Hogg's style moves between antiquarian romance, comic storytelling, ballad-inflected lyricism, and Gothic extravagance, placing the work in lively dialogue with Walter Scott while also unsettling the historical novel through folklore, oral tradition, and grotesque humour. James Hogg, the "Ettrick Shepherd," drew deeply on the songs, legends, and rural speech of the Scottish Borders, where he was born in 1770 and spent much of his early life as a shepherd. Largely self-educated, he transformed vernacular culture into sophisticated literary art. His fascination with folk belief, visionary experience, and social marginality informs this novel's mingling of history and enchantment. This book is recommended to readers interested in Scottish Romanticism, historical fiction, Gothic fantasy, and folklore. Though exuberant and at times eccentric, it rewards patient reading with narrative inventiveness, cultural texture, and a strikingly original imaginative power.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (184)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length23 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 11, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1James Hogg: Collected Novels, Scottish Mystery Tales & Fantasy Stories
22CHAPTER IV.
2Introduction
23CHAPTER V.
3Synopsis
24CHAPTER VI.
4Historical Context
25CHAPTER VII.
5Volume 1
26CHAPTER VIII.
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6CHAPTER I.
27Volume 3
7CHAPTER II.
28CHAPTER I.
8CHAPTER III.
29CHAPTER II.
9CHAPTER IV.
30CHAPTER III.
10CHAPTER V.
31CHAPTER IV.
11CHAPTER VI.
32CHAPTER V.
12CHAPTER VII.
33CHAPTER VI.
13CHAPTER VIII.
34CHAPTER VII.
14CHAPTER IX.
35CHAPTER VIII.
15CHAPTER X.
36CHAPTER IX.
16CHAPTER XI.
37CHAPTER X.
17CHAPTER XII.
38CHAPTER XI.
18Volume 2
39CHAPTER XII.
19CHAPTER I.
40Analysis
20CHAPTER II.
41Reflection
21CHAPTER III.
42Memorable Quotes
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