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: 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, 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.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · abune · ain · amang · auld · aye