The Abbot
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| Author | Sir Walter Scott |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English, Lowland Scots |
| Series | Tales from Benedictine Sources |
| Genre(s) | Historical novel |
| Publisher | |
| Released | 1820 |
| Media Type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
The Abbot (1820) is a novel by the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.
It is briefly mentioned in James Joyce's story "Araby".
Along with The Monastery (1820), it is one of Scott's Tales from Benedictine Sources.
Clutterbuck is the imaginary author of The Fortunes of Nigel, as well as the patron to whom The Abbot is dedicated.
[edit] Plot
It is concerned mainly with the period of Mary Queen of Scots, and her imprisonment at Loch Leven, and her escape and defeat.
Parallel to this is the romance of Roland Graeme, a dim-witted but spirited youth, who after being brought up at the castle of Avenel is sent by the Regent Murray to be page to Mary Stuart with directions to guard her. He falls in love with Catherine Seyton who is one of the ladies in waiting to the queen. He is found later to be the heir to Avenel.
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