Songs of Angus: JOCK, TO THE FIRST ARMY
Angus is a young Scottish soldier who is sent to fight in the First World War. He is determined to do his duty and serve his country, but he is also filled with fear and uncertainty. He is torn between his duty and his love for his family and his homeland. The story follows Angus as he struggles to make sense of the horrors of war and the choices he must make. He is forced to confront his own mortality and the consequences of his decisions. Along the way, he finds solace in the songs of his homeland, which provide a source of comfort and strength. The story is told through the eyes of Angus and his family, as well as through the songs of Angus himself. Through these songs, Angus is able to express his feelings and fears, and to find a way to cope with the horrors of war. In the end, Angus finds a way to reconcile his duty and his love for his homeland, and to find peace in the midst of the chaos.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Romance · 193 words
First lines
O Rab an' Dave an' rantin' Jim, The geans were turnin' reid When Scotland saw yer line grow dim, Wi' the pipers at its heid; Noo, i' yon warld we dinna ken, Like strangers ye maun gang -- "We've sic a wale[1] o' Angus men" "That we canna weary lang."
An' little Wat -- my brither Wat -- Man, are ye aye the same? Or is yon sma' white hoose forgot Doon by the strath at hame? An' div' ye mind foo aft we trod The Isla's banks before? -- -- "My place is wi' the Hosts o' God," "But I mind me o' Strathmore."
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Songs of Angus: JOCK, TO THE FIRST ARMY 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, Military Fiction, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 193 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is set in a historical context, as Angus is likely a reference to a historical figure or event.
- Military Fiction — The title also suggests that the book is about the military, as it mentions the 'First Army'.
- Romance — The title implies that the book is about a romantic relationship, as it mentions 'Songs of Angus'.
- Adventure — The title implies that the book is an adventure story, as it mentions 'JOCK'.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · airthly · banks · brither · canna · dave