Sir Walter Scott Appreciation discussion
The Heart of Mid-Lothian
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week 1: Chapter 1-6
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The book which we will read as one volume was originally four and was written at a time of ill health for Scott., but is nevertheless thought by many to be his finest novel.
The story has 2 main threads, a religious side of Scottish history and the secular side. Scotland of the time was a poor country and to add to this the two countries, Scotland and England, were officially joined in one parliament in London in 1707. The Scottish people felt they had lost their identity and along with poverty and taxes caused an atmosphere of rebellion.
The power of Scott's novels is his ability to recreate the consciousness of the people of the age.
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I read this a couple years ago and don't have time to reread it, but will try to join in the discussions. I'll just have to check what the chapters were so I don't post any spoilers! Maybe over the weekend
I have the book and will start reading it once I have finished a couple of books I have been reading for a while.
I can see why the people were enraged at the Porteous incident. The personal plot is different than the other two books we read, which were both coming-of-age novels.
The action also starts much quicker than in Rob Roy and Waverley.
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The personal plot is different than the other two books we read, which were both coming-of-age novels.
The action also starts much q..."
Yes the plot seems to be a different approach for Scott where his focus seems to be relating historical incidents, the reasons for them and their influence.
