The Antiquary, Walter Scott
The Antiquary, Walter Scott
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The Antiquary

Author: Walter Scott

Narrator: Katherine Leer

Unabridged: 17 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Robert Larson

Published: 09/26/2024

Synopsis

The Antiquary is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1816, and is part of his Waverley series. The story unfolds in the fictional coastal town of Fairport, Scotland, and centers around Jonathan Oldbuck, an antiquary and collector of historical artifacts, who embodies both eccentricity and a deep appreciation for the past. The narrative begins with Oldbuck encountering William Lovel, a mysterious young man with a questionable background.As they form a friendship, Lovel's romantic interest in Isabella Wardour, the daughter of the financially troubled Sir Arthur Wardour, complicates matters. Isabella loves Lovel but is deterred by her father's disdain for Lovel's illegitimacy and uncertain lineage. As the plot progresses, Sir Arthur's financial woes lead him to consider dubious schemes to recover his wealth, including a treasure hunt prompted by the conman Dousterswivel.

About Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. Some of his more famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian, and The Bride of Lammermoor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by John on June 29, 2020

This is one of my favorite Sir Walter Scott novels. It has tragedy, satire, treasure, a duel, a conman and romance. The Antiquary Jonathan Oldbuck of Monkbarns is on his way home when he meets the mysterious Lovel. He becomes friends with him and likes his manners and behavior. However, Lovel has a......more

Goodreads review by Sotiris on March 28, 2019

The great Scottish writer said he wrote his historical novels to make his compatriots come in contact with history and the way of life of other times. A big and serious purpose, to which he was committed, but that did not mean that he could not humour with it. The protagonist of this book is essenti......more

Goodreads review by Kailey (Luminous Libro) on January 12, 2016

I adore Sir Walter Scott's writing! He can be a little long-winded at times, but it is absolutely worth it. I wish that this story had focused more on Mr. Lovel as the hero, instead of telling nearly everything from the Antiquary's point of view. It is funny and touching though, seeing everything th......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on June 16, 2014

My fifth Scott, and the best by far. It's the first I've read where the characters actually seemed like real people - Edie Ochiltree is so much more credible than Meg Merrilies, for example. And while The Antiquary himself infuriated me, he was all of a piece and really held the story together. I'm......more

Goodreads review by Jorge on June 25, 2017

A pesar de ser de Sir Walter, se me ha hecho cuesta arriba. Ciertos personajes, diálogos y situaciones memorables, pero una trama en exceso folletinesca para mi gusto. Una especie de culebrón escocés con elementos románticos y sobrenaturales.......more

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