The Sang o' the Auld Fowk
The Sang o' the Auld Fowk is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named Robert who returns to his hometown after many years away. Upon his return, he discovers that the town has changed significantly and struggles to find his place in it. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the passage of time.
By George MacDonald · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Scottish Literature, Pastoral · 295 words
First lines
Doon cam the sunbeams, and up gaed the stour, As we spangt ower the road at ten mile the hoor, The horse wasna timmer, the cart wasna strae, And little cared we for the burn or the brae.
We war young, and the hert in's was strang i' the loup, And deeper in yet was the courage and houp; The sun was gey aft in a clood, but the heat Cam throu, and dried saftly the doon fa'en weet.
Noo, the horsie's some tired, but the road's nae sae lang; The sun comes na oot, but he's no in a fang: The nicht's comin on, but hame's no far awa; We hae come a far road, but hae payit for a'.
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The Sang o' the Auld Fowk is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Scottish Literature, Pastoral, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 295 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Scottish Literature — The use of Scots language and cultural references situates the work within Scottish literary tradition.
- Pastoral — The themes of nature, rural life, and the journey reflect pastoral elements.
- Religious — The text includes spiritual themes, such as divine care and guidance, indicating religious undertones.
Tags
Scottish folklore · fantasy · mythology · adventure · magic · nature · wisdom · storytelling · tradition · community · elderly · imagination