Daylicht Has Mony Een by David Rorie
The protagonist, David Rorie, is a young man from a small town in Scotland. He is a dreamer, and he dreams of a better life. He dreams of a life of adventure and exploration, of a life of freedom and exploration. David's dreams are put on hold when his father dies suddenly, leaving him to take care of his family. He is forced to take a job in a factory, and his dreams of a better life seem to be slipping away. But then, one day, David meets a mysterious stranger who tells him of a place called the Land of Een. This place is said to be a place of magic and wonder, and David is determined to find it. He sets off on a journey to find the Land of Een, and along the way he meets a variety of characters who help him on his quest. He learns about the power of friendship, the importance of family, and the beauty of nature. In the end, David finds the Land of Een and discovers the truth about himself and his place in the world. He learns that he can make his dreams come true, and that he can make a difference in the world.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance · 187 words
First lines
O! can'le licht's baith braw and bricht At e'en when bars are drawn, But can'le licht's a dowie sicht When dwinin' i' the dawn. Yet dawn can bring nae wearier day Than I hae dree'd yestre'en, An' comin' day may licht my way- Daylicht has mony een.
Noo, daylicht's fairly creepin' in, I hear the auld cock craw; Fu' aft I've banned him for his din, An' wauk'nin' o' us a'! But welcome noo's his lichtsome cry Sin' bed-fast I ha'e been, It tells anither nicht's gane by- Daylicht has mony een.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 187 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical element, and the author's writing style is likely to include elements of the supernatural.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery and intrigue, and the author's writing style is likely to include elements of suspense and surprise.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic element, and the author's writing style is likely to include elements of love and relationships.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies an adventurous element, and the author's writing style is likely to include elements of exploration and discovery.
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light · darkness · perception · reality · philosophy · existentialism · human experience · nature · metaphor · symbolism · emotions · journey