The Auld Carle by David Rorie (1920)
The Auld Carle is a story of a young man, Jamie, who is sent to live with his grandfather, the Auld Carle, in the Scottish Highlands. Jamie is a city boy, and he is not used to the rural life. He is also not used to the Auld Carle's strict rules and ways. Jamie soon discovers that the Auld Carle is a wise and kind man, and he begins to learn the ways of the land and the people. He also learns about the Auld Carle's past, and the secrets he has kept hidden for so long. As Jamie and the Auld Carle grow closer, Jamie discovers the truth about his grandfather's past and the secrets he has kept hidden. He also discovers the power of friendship and family, and the importance of understanding and respecting the land and the people who live there. The Auld Carle is a story of love, friendship, and understanding, and it is a story of a young man's journey to discover his true identity.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 257 words
First lines
The auld man had a girnin' wife, An' she was aye compleenin', For a' kin' o' orra things The body aye was greenin'. It's "I'll try this," and "I'll try that," At ilka adverteesement, She flang his siller richt an' left An' niver got nae easement.
The carle he led sic a life, The haill thing was a scunner, Sae ae braw day his birse was up, He fairly roondit on her. "Ye're aye gaun to dee, gude-wife- Fowre nichts I hinna sleepit, Gin it's to be, I wush to peace Ye'd set a day an' keep it!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 257 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the 18th century and follows the story of an old man, suggesting that it is a historical fiction novel.
- Adventure — The book follows the old man's journey and the adventures he has along the way.
- Romance — The book follows the old man's journey to find his lost love, suggesting that it is a romance novel.
- Fantasy — The book includes elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and mythical creatures, suggesting that it is a fantasy novel.
Tags
Scottish folklore · mythology · fantasy · adventure · legend · cultural heritage · supernatural · tales · narrative · historical fiction · character-driven · rural setting