Tam I' the Kirk by Violet Jacob
In the small Scottish village of Angus, a young girl named Violet Jacob is determined to make her mark on the world. She dreams of becoming a famous singer, but her family and the village elders are skeptical. Despite their doubts, Violet is determined to pursue her dream and sets out to prove them wrong. When Violet discovers an old songbook in her grandmother's attic, she is inspired to write her own songs. With the help of her grandmother, Violet begins to write and perform her own songs at local gatherings. As her fame grows, Violet is invited to perform at the local kirk, where she is met with a standing ovation. Violet's success brings her to the attention of a local music producer, who offers her a recording contract. With her newfound fame, Violet is able to travel the world and share her music with a wider audience. Songs of Angus: TAM I' THE KIRK is a story of courage, determination, and the power of music to bring people together. It is a story of a young girl who follows her dreams and finds success in the most unlikely of places.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 175 words
First lines
O Jean, my Jean, when the bell ca's the congregation Owre valley an' hill wi' the ding frae its iron mou', When a'body's thochts is set on his ain salvation, Mine's set on you.
There's a reid rose lies on the Buik o' the Word 'afore ye That was growin' braw on its bush at the keek o' day, But the lad that pu'd yon flower i' the mornin's glory, He canna pray.
He canna pray; but there's nane i' the kirk will heed him Whaur he sits sae still his lane at the side o' the wa, For nane but the reid rose kens what my lassie gie'd him -- It an' us twa!
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Tam I' the Kirk 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, Folklore, Literary Fiction
- Length: 175 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 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 life of Angus, a young man living in a rural village.
- Romance — The book follows Angus' romantic relationships with two women, and explores the themes of love and loss.
- Drama — The book follows Angus' life as he navigates the highs and lows of his relationships, and the struggles of living in a rural village.
- Folklore — The book is set in Scotland and includes references to traditional Scottish folklore and culture.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · ain · bush · canna · congregation · day