The Rime of True Thomas. the Tale of the Respect
The narrative revolves around a young man who encounters a supernatural being while traveling through the Scottish Highlands. The encounter sets him on a path of spiritual discovery and self-reflection, leading to a deeper understanding of his place in the world.
By John Buchan · Genre: Fantasy, Folklore, Adventure · 4,385 words
First lines
This is a story that I heard from the King of the Numidians, who with his tattered retinue encamps behind the peat-ricks. If you ask me where and when it happened I fear that I am scarce ready with an answer. But I will vouch my honour for its truth; and if any one seek further proof, let him go east the town and west the town and over the fields of No mans land to the Long Muir, and if he find not the King there among the peat-ricks, and get not a courteous answer to his question, then times have changed in that part of the country, and he must continue the quest to his Majesty's castle in Spain.
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The Rime of True Thomas. the Tale of the Respectable Whaup and the Great Godly Man is listed on Textopian as a novel by John Buchan, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Buchan
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Folklore, Adventure, Literary Fiction, Allegory
- Length: 4,385 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative features magical elements, such as talking animals and mystical experiences, characteristic of fantasy literature.
- Folklore — The story draws on traditional storytelling techniques and themes, resembling folklore with its moral lessons and cultural references.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey that involves exploration and self-discovery, typical of adventure narratives.
- Literary Fiction — The work employs a rich, descriptive writing style and explores complex themes, aligning it with literary fiction.
Tags
Folklore · Scottish Literature · Ballad · Poetry · Mythology · Christianity · Faith · Spirituality · Mystery · Supernatural · Fantasy · Historical Fiction