
The Greatest Scottish Novels & Tales in One Edition
By Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott, John Buchan, O. Douglas, George MacDonald, J. M. BarrieLength971h 24m
About this audiobook
Spanning the rugged Highlands to the bustling streets of Edinburgh, 'The Greatest Scottish Novels & Tales in One Edition' encapsulates a vivid tableau of Scottish life and lore. The collection showcases a remarkable range of literary styles, from the gripping adventures in historical fiction to introspective pastoral novels, reflecting Scotland's rich cultural tapestry. The anthology also provides readers with a cross-section of genres, moving deftly from romanticism to realism, each illuminating different facets of Scottish society and psyche. The nuanced exploration of themes such as national identity, moral conflict, and the power of the natural landscape demonstrates the profound depth and diversity inherent in Scottish literature. The selected authors, all pillars of Scottish narrative arts, bring their unique perspectives and narrative voices to the compilation. Collectively, they represent various waves from Scotland's storied literary tradition, including influences from the Romanticism of the 18th century to early 20th-century realism. Their works collectively offer both historical and cultural revelations, portraying a nation grappling with its identity over centuries and providing readers with a sweeping overview of Scotland's literary heritage. This anthology is meticulously curated to appeal to both aficionados of Scottish literature and newcomers alike. It gives readers the rare opportunity to traverse the conceptual and geographical landscapes of Scotland through its finest literary minds. Through its breadth and depth, the compilation educates and enthralls, inviting readers to engage with the dialogues these works foster across time and tradition. This volume promises not only a journey through the richness of Scottish storytelling but also a profound understanding and appreciation of its enduring legacy in world literature.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length971 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Robert Louis Stevenson
2Kidnapped
3Chapter II I Come to My Journey’s End
4Chapter III I Make Acquaintance of My Uncle
5Chapter IV I Run a Great Danger in the House of Shaws
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6Chapter V I Go to the Queen’s Ferry
7Chapter VI What Befell at the Queen’s Ferry
8Chapter VII I Go to Sea in the Brig “Covenant” of Dysart
9Chapter VIII The Roundhouse
10Chapter IX The Man with the Belt of Gold
11Chapter X The Siege of the Roundhouse
12Chapter XI The Captain Knuckles under
13Chapter XII I Hear of the “Red Fox”
14Chapter XIII The Loss of the Brig
15Chapter XIV The Islet
16Chapter XV The Lad with the Silver Button: Through the Isle of Mull
17Chapter XVI The Lad with the Silver Button: Across Morven
18Chapter XVII The Death of the Red Fox
19Chapter XVIII I Talk with Alan in the Wood of Lettermore
20Chapter XIX The House of Fear
21Chapter XX The Flight in the Heather: The Rocks
22Chapter XXI The Flight in the Heather: The Heugh of Corrynakiegh
23Chapter XXII The Flight in the Heather: The Moor
24Chapter XXIII Cluny’s Cage
25Chapter XXIV The Flight in the Heather: The Quarrel
26Chapter XXV In Balquhidder
27Chapter XXVI End of the Flight: We Pass the Forth
28Chapter XXVII I Come to Mr. Rankeillor
29Chapter XXVIII I Go in Quest of My Inheritance
30Chapter XXIX I Come into My Kingdom
31Chapter XXX Goodbye
32Catriona
33Part I The Lord Advocate
34Chapter I A Beggar on Horseback
35Chapter II The Highland Writer
36Chapter III I Go to Pilrig
37Chapter IV Lord Advocate Prestongrange
38Chapter V In the Advocate’s House
39Chapter VI Umquile the Master of Lovat
40Chapter VII I Make a Fault in Honour
41Chapter VIII The Bravo
42Chapter IX The Heather on Fire
43Chapter X The Red-Headed Man
44Chapter XI The Wood by Silvermills
45Chapter XII On the March again with Alan
46Chapter XIII Gillane Sands
47Chapter XIV The Bass
48Chapter XV Black Andie’s Tale of Tod Lapraik
49Chapter XVI The Missing Witness
50Chapter XVII The Memorial