{"product_id":"three-short-novels-john-galt-9781474402088","title":"Three Short Novels: Glenfell, Andrew of Padua, the Improvisatore and the Omen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReveals surprising new dimensions of Galt's short novels \u003ci\u003eGlenfell\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAndrew of Padua\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Omen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReproduces the texts of \u003ci\u003eGlenfell\u003c\/i\u003e (1820), \u003ci\u003eAndrew of Padua\u003c\/i\u003e (1820), and \u003ci\u003eThe Omen\u003c\/i\u003e (1825), making these virtually unknown works available to modern readers while setting them into the context in which they were first published and readProvides a comprehensive introduction by the editor which reveals how these novels came to be written, their contemporary reception, and their significance within Galt's life and careerOffers full annotations which explain Galt's diverse geographical, historical, literary, and philosophical contexts and allusionsThis volume brings together three short novels that reveal the diversity of Galt's creative abilities. \u003ci\u003eGlenfell\u003c\/i\u003e is his first publication in the style of Scottish fiction for which he would become best known; \u003ci\u003eAndrew of Padua, the Improvisatore\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique synthesis of his experiences with theatre, educational writing, and travel; \u003ci\u003eThe Omen\u003c\/i\u003e is a haunting gothic tale. With their easily readable scope and their vivid themes, each of the tales has a distinct charm. They cast light on significant phases of Galt's career as a writer and reveal his versatility in experimenting with themes, genres, and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Galt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1474402089\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781474402088\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Edinburgh University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.50d","brand":"John Galt","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46383971827967,"sku":"9781474402088","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_52ac442a-0baa-4817-9e6a-063dc7b9ab1a.jpg?v=1733282262","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/three-short-novels-john-galt-9781474402088","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}