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Chargement... Annals of the Parish (1821)par John Galt
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HTML: Immerse yourself in the life of a small Scottish village as it begins to shake off centuries-old traditions and eases into the transition to the modern era, with all the attendant pitfalls and problems that such a major shift entails. Author John Galt skillfully illuminates a particular time and place with lush detail and keen insight. .Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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The annals of the parish, or the chronicle of Dalmailing during the ministry of the Rev. Micah Balwhidder is a somewhat puzzling work. Some parts are definitely humorous, such as the beginning when the Reverend Micah Balwhidder is appointed and arrives in the village, but his congregation tries to ban him from entering the church. There are other passages which are mildly funny, but as with the work of Thomas Love Peacock it seems I miss the knowledge to understand the wit or fail to recognize the humor.
The annals of the parish consists of 51 chapters, and introduction and 50 chapters each dedicated to one year between 1760 and 1810. 1760 is the year George III ascended the throne, but I do not see why the annals end in the year 1810. The annals do not describe any significant historical moments, neither do they give a chronology of each year. Instead, each chapter focusses on a rather random, 'insignificant' incident in the life of the reverend. Thus, the annals seem to be a personal log of highlights in the career of the Reverend, and perhaps the irony is that it is so totally insignificant.
It can't be said that nothing happens. In fact, in the margins of each episode mention is made to great events in world history, such as the French Revolution and the American Revolution and War of Independence. The irony is just that very little changes in the life of the Reverend. ( )