Songs of Angus: ARMED
Armed is a novel by Violet Jacob, set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Angus, a young man who is determined to make his own way in the world. He leaves his small village and sets off on a journey of self-discovery, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way. As he travels, Angus learns about the harsh realities of life, and the importance of standing up for what he believes in. He also discovers the power of friendship and love, and the strength of his own courage. Armed is a story of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 227 words
First lines
Give me to-night to hide me in the shade, That neither moon nor star May see the secret place where I am laid, Nor watch me from afar.
Let not the dark its prying ghosts employ To peer on my retreat, And see the fragments of my broken toy Lie scattered at my feet.
I fashioned it, that idol of my own, Of metal strange and bright; I made my toy a god -- I raised a throne To honour my delight.
This haunted byway of the grove was lit With lamps my hand had trimmed, Before the altar in the midst of it I kept their flame undimmed.
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Songs of Angus: ARMED is listed on Textopian as a short story by Violet Jacob, dated 1915 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Violet Jacob
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 227 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests the book is set in a specific time period, and the author's writing style is likely to be descriptive and evocative of the time period.
- Adventure — The title suggests the book will contain exciting and thrilling elements, and the plot is likely to involve a journey or quest.
- Romance — The author's writing style is likely to be romantic and emotional, and the plot may involve a love story.
- Mystery — The title suggests the book will contain elements of mystery and suspense, and the plot may involve a crime or puzzle to be solved.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · afar · bright · broken · byway · cloud-wrought