Set in Southern Scotland among a time of religious turmoil in the
17th century, Old Morality depicts a young soldier, Henry Morton,
as he becomes involved with the armed struggle between two
religious groups-the Covenanters and the Cavaliers. While the
Cavaliers supported the church of England, Covenanters wished for
Scotland to convert to pure Presbyterianism. With neither group
accepting their differences, social tensions ran high in Scotland.
This all comes to head at a competitive event hosted by Lady
Margaret Bellenden, who is a loyal Covenanter. Described as a
wapenshaw, a group of soldiers from varying backgrounds assembled
to compete against each other. When Henry, the son of a Covenanter,
defeats a Cavalier favorite, trouble follows. Though Henry is soon
introduced to Lady Margaret Bellenden and her lovely daughter,
Edith, his victory is short-lived as the competition arouses
unhealthy and aggressive feelings among the opposing groups. After
Henry stands up for a man being bullied by the Cavaliers, the two
become friends. However, when Henry discovers a secret about his
new friend, he is forced to become an outlaw, fleeing from the
vindictive Cavalier patrols. Centered around true events of an
uprising in 1679, Old Morality is praised as one of Sir Walter
Scott's best novels. Written in with a whimsical fashion,
fascinating Scottish dialect, and flowing prose, critics
appreciated the characters and descriptions featured in Old
Morality, along with its delightful elements of romance, action,
and adventure. Though published over two-hundred years ago, Old
Morality depicts a serious struggle between religions, portraying
themes and ideology that remains to be relevant to modern society,
while simultaneously offering invaluable insight on the intriguing
social and religious history of Scotland. This edition of Old
Morality by Sir Walter Scott now features a striking new cover
design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable.
With these accommodations, this edition of Old Morality crafts an
accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences
while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter
Scott's literature.
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