Rob Roy (Everyman's Library)
Bindung: Gebundene Ausgabe
EAN: 9780460001427
ISBN: 0460001426
Label: EBLA (UK)
Hersteller: EBLA (UK)
Anzahl Seiten: 412
Erscheinungsdatum: 1976-06
Herausgeber: EBLA (UK)
Studio: EBLA (UK)
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Produktbeschreibung:Amazon.com:This novel, first published in 1817, achieved a huge success and helped establish the historical novel as a literary form. In rich prose and vivid description,
Rob Roy follows the adventures of a businessman's son, Frank Osbaldistone, who is sent to Scotland and finds himself drawn to the powerful, enigmatic figure of Rob Roy MacGregor, the romantic outlaw who fights for justice and dignity for the Scots. This is an incomparable portrait of the haunted Highlands and Scotland's glorious past.
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My first comment is that if you haven't read any Sir Walter Scott, then I would recommend Ivanhoe as your first try. Rob Roy is also very good as described in several of the other customer reviews. But, as my second comment, I would caution readers that a substantial portion of the dialogue is in scottish dialect, and I find it difficult to read it and be sure I understood the nuances of what was said. Scott does provide a glossary, so with a little patience the dialogue can usually be deciphered, although, maddeningly, there are Scottish terms that appear in the text which Scott apparently forgot to include in the glossary. Here is a sample quotation of my own concoction (I don't have the book in front of me.) :
"I trow the gudeman kens I will blow out his harns."
Translation (Guess first!):
"I trust the husband knows I will blow his brains out."
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This is a great Scottish novel, with all of the lovely scenery and steadfast heroes desired in this type of book. Even a bit of the Gaelic! I love the tragic character of Helen McGregor, and the classic brutal honor of Robert Roy.
The scottish scenary is a vital character. I read this book when I was living in Glasgow, and the descriptions of the city's early days were amazing. I also fell in love with Loch Lomand.
Modern readers be warned! This book was written in 1817, when attention spans were longer. The pace is slow, and the story takes awhile to unfold.
I was riveted by this book and I highly recommend it
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This book has it all: action, romance, intrigue, revenge, and an outlaw who's really not so bad after all. Although the book takes its title from the character of Rob Roy, you really don't meet him until two hundred pages into the story...or do you? Instead, the novel focuses on Francis Osbaldistone, which may be a little disconcerting for those readers who expect a rolicking adventure novel. For me, the most interesting character is that of Helen McGregor, Rob's wife. She seemed to be a shrew who controlled not only her husband, but the rest of the highlanders as well. All in all, though, the novel is a wonderful read, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
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Although the book is slow going at first, it is rewarding if you keep mind the time and place in which the story unfolds. Surprisingly, while Rob Roy is a major character, the book is mostly about Francis Osbaldistone, and the situation that he finds himself in. He is forced to act more responsibly, and in the process becomes a much stronger person. The plot twists of the book are one of it's best traits and keep things fresh. However, those expecting an action-packed adventure might be disappointed. Although the book does have some action, it focuses on the psychological more than it does the physical. The book proves that one doesn't have to have a larger than life persona, like Rob Roy's, to be a hero.
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This was an okay book. While I did believe that the book had great potential, Rob Roy fell short of my expectations.
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