EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 19 MIN
Rob Roy Volume 1 Chapter 1
from The Walter Scott Library · host Sir Walter Scott
In which the youthful narrator recounts the stern yet affectionate summons from his father, whose mercantile ambitions and unyielding nature cast a shadow over the son's literary and leisurely pursuits abroad. The tale unfolds amidst the somber interplay of filial duty and individual aspiration, setting the stage for the sober reflection of a life at the crossroads of enterprise and inclination.
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In which the youthful narrator recounts the stern yet affectionate summons from his father, whose mercantile ambitions and unyielding nature cast a shadow over the son's literary and leisurely pursuits abroad. The tale unfolds amidst the somber interplay of filial duty and individual aspiration, setting the stage for the sober reflection of a life at the crossroads of enterprise and inclination.
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Rob Roy Volume 1 Chapter 1
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