John Burnet of Barns: A Romance by John Buchan
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About this eBook
| Creator | Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
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| Title | John Burnet of Barns: A Romance |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Burnet_of_Barns |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "John Burnet of Barns: A Romance" by John Buchan is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a glimpse into the life and adventures of a young boy named John Burnet, set against the backdrop of 17th-century Scotland. Through his experiences, the story explores themes of youth, friendship, and the transition to adulthood, as well as the tensions between personal aspirations and familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces John Burnet, a precocious twelve-year-old who, despite his tutor’s strict oversight, sneakily escapes to fish in the Tweed river. As he immerses himself in nature, John's innocent adventure takes a turn when he unexpectedly meets Marjory Veitch, a captivating girl from the neighboring estate, Dawyck. Their impromptu friendship blossoms through storytelling and play, reflecting the joys and simplicities of childhood. This initial encounter sets the stage for John's journey, intertwining elements of adventure with emerging feelings of affection, while hinting at the deeper complexities of life that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40014 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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