Songs of Angus: PRISON
Angus is a young man living in a small Scottish village in the early 1900s. He is a hardworking and honest man, but his life is filled with hardship and tragedy. When his beloved wife dies in childbirth, Angus is left to raise their daughter alone. Desperate to provide for his family, Angus turns to a life of crime. He is soon caught and sentenced to prison. While in prison, Angus finds solace in the music of his homeland. He begins to write songs about his experiences, and his music soon spreads throughout the prison. As Angus’s songs become more popular, he begins to gain a following among the other inmates. He also finds a new purpose in life, and his music helps him to cope with the harsh realities of prison life. When Angus is finally released from prison, he is determined to make a better life for himself and his daughter. He begins to perform his songs in local pubs and clubs, and soon his music is heard all over Scotland. Angus’s songs become an anthem for the working class, and he is celebrated as a folk hero. Angus’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 122 words
First lines
In the prison-house of the dark I lay with open eyes, And pale beyond the pale windows I saw the dawn rise. From past the bounds of space Where earthly vapours climb, There stirred the voice I shall not hear On this side Time. There is one death for the body, And one death for the heart, And one prayer for the hope of the end, When some links part. Christ, from uncounted leagues, Beyond the sun and moon, Strike with the sword of Thine own pity -- Bring the dawn soon.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Violet Jacob
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 122 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests that the book is set in a prison, which implies a historical setting.
- Drama — The title implies that the book will focus on the struggles of the characters in a prison setting, which is a common theme in dramas.
- Romance — The title suggests that the book may explore the relationships between characters in a prison setting, which is a common theme in romance novels.
- Mystery — The title implies that the book may explore the secrets and mysteries of a prison setting, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · body · bounds · bring · christ · climb