Songs of Angus: THE BRIG
The Brig is a novel by Violet Jacob, set in the Scottish Highlands in the late 19th century. It tells the story of Angus, a young man who is forced to leave his home in the Highlands and join the British Army. Angus is determined to make a better life for himself, but his dreams are soon shattered when he is sent to fight in the Boer War. As he struggles to survive the horrors of war, Angus finds solace in the music of his homeland, and in the friendship of his fellow soldiers. Through his experiences, Angus learns the true meaning of courage and loyalty, and discovers the power of music to bring people together.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 269 words
First lines
I whiles gang to the brig-side That's past the briar tree, Alang the road when the licht is wide Owre Angus an' the sea.
In by the dyke yon briar grows Wi' leaf an' thorn, it's lane Whaur the spunk o' flame o' the briar rose Burns saft agin the stane.
An' whiles a step treids on by me, I mauna hear its fa'; And atween the brig an' the briar tree Ther gangs na' ane, but twa.
Oot owre yon sea, through dule an' strife, Ye tak' yer road nae mair, For ye've crossed the brig to the fields o' life, An' ye walk for iver there.
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Songs of Angus: THE BRIG 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, Drama
- Length: 269 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the story of Angus, a Scottish soldier, and his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars.
- Romance — The book follows Angus' love story with his beloved, Jean, and the obstacles they face in their relationship.
- Adventure — The book follows Angus' adventures in the Napoleonic Wars, and his struggles to survive and protect his loved ones.
- Drama — The book follows Angus' struggles with his emotions and his relationships with his family and friends, and the dramatic events that unfold as a result.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · atween · bide · briar · brig · brig-side