Songs of Angus: MAGGIE
Maggie is a novel by Violet Jacob, first published in 1911. It tells the story of Maggie, a young woman living in the Scottish Highlands in the late 19th century. Maggie is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in life, despite the restrictions placed on her by her family and society. She is determined to find her own path, even if it means going against the wishes of her family and the expectations of her community. The novel follows Maggie as she struggles to find her place in the world, and to make her own decisions. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a young man named Angus who she falls in love with. As their relationship develops, Maggie must confront her own feelings and decide whether to follow her heart or to stay true to her family and community. The novel is set in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, and Jacob's vivid descriptions of the landscape and its people bring the story to life. Maggie is a timeless story of love, independence, and the power of the human spirit.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 208 words
First lines
Maggie, I ken that ye are happ'd in glory And nane can gar ye greet; The joys o' Heaven are evermair afore ye, It's licht about yer feet.
I ken nae waefu' thochts can e'er be near ye Nor sorrow fash yer mind, In yon braw place they winna let ye weary For him ye left behind.
Thae nichts an' days when dule seems mair nor double I'll need to dae my best, For aye ye took the half o' ilka trouble, And noo I'd hae ye rest.
Yer he'rt'll be the same he'rt since yer flittin', Gin auld love doesna tire, Sae dinna look an' see yer lad that's sittin' His lane aside the fire.
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Songs of Angus: MAGGIE 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, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 208 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the early 1900s and follows the story of Angus and Maggie, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the story of Angus and Maggie's romance, making it a romance novel.
- Drama — The book follows the story of Angus and Maggie's relationship and the struggles they face, making it a drama novel.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written by Violet Jacob, a renowned author, and is known for its poetic and lyrical writing style, making it a literary fiction novel.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · auld · aye · braw · days · double