Rob Roy: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
A historical novel first published in 1817, this was one of the first popular novels to attempt the use of regional dialect, in this case both Scottish highland and lowland dialects with a glossary of Scottish words. The story is set immediately before the Jacobite Rising of 1715 and follows the narrator, an English merchant, to Scotland in pursuit of a debt. Here he encounters Rob Roy MacGregor, a larger-than-life character fighting for social justice for his kinsmen.
Quick facts about Rob Roy
- Title: Rob Roy
- Author: Sir Walter Scott
- First published: 1817
- Genre: scottish fiction, jacobite rising, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL863587W
Where to read Rob Roy
Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Rob Roy about?
A historical novel first published in 1817, this was one of the first popular novels to attempt the use of regional dialect, in this case both Scottish highland and lowland dialects with a glossary of Scottish words.
Who wrote Rob Roy?
Rob Roy was written by Sir Walter Scott.
When was Rob Roy published?
Rob Roy was first published in 1817.
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