Songs of Angus: THE BIRD IN THE VALLEY
The Bird in the Valley is a collection of poems by Violet Jacob, a Scottish poet and novelist. The poems are set in the Angus region of Scotland, and explore the beauty and mystery of the area. The poems are written in a lyrical style, and explore themes of nature, love, and loss. The collection begins with a poem about a bird in the valley, and its journey through the seasons. Other poems explore the beauty of the Angus landscape, and the people who inhabit it. The poems also explore the darker side of life, such as death and grief. The collection is a celebration of the beauty of Angus, and a tribute to the people who live there. It is a reminder of the importance of nature, and the power of love and loss.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 244 words
First lines
Above the darkened house the night is spread, The hidden valley holds Vapour and dew and silence in its folds, And waters sighing on the river-bed. No wandering wind there is To swing the star-wreaths of the clematis Against the stone; Out of the hanging woods, above the shores, One liquid voice of throbbing crystal pours, Singing alone.
A stream of magic through the heart of night Its unseen passage cleaves; Into the darkened room below the eaves It falls from out the woods upon the height, A strain of ecstasy Wrought on the confines of eternity, Glamour and pain, And echoes gathered from a world of years, Old phantoms, dim like mirage seen through tears, But young again.
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Songs of Angus: THE BIRD IN THE VALLEY 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, Adventure, Folklore, Mystery
- Length: 244 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of Angus, a young man living in a rural Scottish valley, and his experiences with the local culture and customs.
- Romance — The book follows Angus' romantic relationships with two women, and the struggles he faces in balancing his love for them with his loyalty to his family and community.
- Adventure — The book follows Angus' adventures as he travels to different parts of Scotland and experiences different cultures and customs.
- Folklore — The book contains many references to Scottish folklore and superstitions, which Angus encounters during his travels.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · cease · clematis · confines · darkened · eternity