- The Pirate is also the title of novels by Harold Robbins and Frederick Marryat
| Author | Sir Walter Scott |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English, Lowland Scots |
| Series | Waverley Novels |
| Genre(s) | Historical novel |
| Publisher | |
| Publication date | 1822 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
The Pirate is an 1822 novel by Walter Scott, based roughly on the life of John Gow who features as Capt. Cleveland[1]. It was one of the Waverley Novels. It is set mainly in Zetland
Characters
- Captain Clement Cleveland - English buccaneer, shipwreck survivor
- Claud Halcro - Poet, admirer of John Dryden
- Basil Mertoun - a misanthrope and recluse
- Mordaunt Mertoun - son of Basil, a handsome youth, tenant of Magnus and friend of Magnus' daughters
- Magnus Troil - Rich man of noble Norse ancestry, daughters Minna & Brenda
- Ulla Troil - Mad relative of Magnus, also known as "Norna of the fit-ful head". May have supernatural abilities, or merely believe herself to have them.
- Triptolemus Yellowby - Yorkshire factor, sent to improve Shetland agriculture
Plot
The arrival of Cleveland spoils Mordaunt's relationship with the Troil girls, and soon a bitter rivalry grows between the two. Minna falls in love with Cleveland, not knowing much about his true profession. Brenda however is in love with Mordaunt. The pirates capture the Troils, and after an encounter with the frigate "Halcyon" are freed. Brenda and Mordaunt are reunited, and Minna and Clement parted.
References
- ^ Warren S. Walker, "A 'Scottish Cooper' for an 'American Scott'", 537; John Robert Moore, "Defoe and Scott," 729.
