Songs of Angus: THE BLIND SHEPHERD
The Blind Shepherd is a novel by Violet Jacob set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1900s. It tells the story of Angus, a young shepherd who is blind from birth. Despite his disability, Angus is determined to make a life for himself and his family. He learns to use his other senses to navigate the world around him, and he develops a deep connection with the land and the animals he tends. When Angus meets a young woman named Mary, he falls in love and they marry. But their happiness is threatened when Mary's father, a wealthy landowner, discovers their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Angus must find a way to prove his worth and win Mary's father's approval, or risk losing the woman he loves. The Blind Shepherd is a story of courage, resilience, and the power of love. It is a timeless tale of overcoming adversity and finding one's place in the world.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 300 words
First lines
The land is white, an' far awa' / Abune ae bush an' tree / Nae fit is movin' i' the snaw / On the hills I canna see; / For the sun may shine an' the darkness fa', / But aye it's nicht to me.
I hear the whaup on windy days / Cry up amang the peat / Whaur, on the road that speels the braes, / I've heard my ain sheep's feet, / An' the bonnie lambs wi' their canny ways / An' the silly yowes that bleat.
But noo wi' them I mauna' be, / An' by the fire I bide, / To sit and listen patiently / For a fit on the great hillside, / A fit that'll come to the door for me / Doon through the pasture wide,
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Songs of Angus: THE BLIND SHEPHERD 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, Drama, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 300 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the early 1900s and follows the story of Angus, a blind shepherd, and his struggles to survive in a harsh environment.
- Drama — The book follows Angus' journey and the struggles he faces, making it a dramatic story with a strong emotional impact.
- Romance — The book also follows Angus' relationship with his love interest, making it a romantic story as well.
- Adventure — The book follows Angus' journey as he faces various obstacles and adventures, making it an adventurous story.
Tags
Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · abune · ain · amang · auld · aye