The Doo'ucot Up the Braes
The Doo'ucot Up the Braes 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 of the landscape, the people, and the culture of the area. The poems are written in a lyrical style, and often feature traditional Scottish music and imagery. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. They also touch on the struggles of rural life, and the importance of family and community. The collection is divided into four sections: “The Land”, “The People”, “The Music”, and “The Poetry”. Each section contains a selection of poems that explore the different aspects of life in Angus. The Doo'ucot Up the Braes is a beautiful collection of poems that celebrates the beauty of the Angus region and its people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish culture and literature.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Scottish Folklore, Poetry, Historical Fiction · 342 words
First lines
Beside the doo'cot up the braes The fields slope doon frae me, An fine's the glint on blawin' days O' the bonnie plains o' sea.
Below's my mither's hoosie sma', The smiddy by the byre Whaur aye my feyther dings awa' And my brither blaws the fire.
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The Doo'ucot Up the Braes 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: Scottish Folklore, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Scottish Folklore — The title of the book, 'Songs of Angus: THE DOO'UCOT UP THE BRAES', suggests that the book is about Scottish folklore, as 'braes' is a Scottish term for hills or slopes.
- Poetry — The title of the book, 'Songs of Angus', suggests that the book is a collection of poems or songs, as 'songs' is often used to refer to poems.
- Historical Fiction — Violet Jacob was a Scottish writer who wrote about the history and culture of Scotland, so it is likely that the book is a work of historical fiction.
- Romance — Violet Jacob was known for writing romantic stories, so it is possible that the book contains elements of romance.
Tags
Scottish literature · historical fiction · rural life · family saga · coming of age · nature · identity · community · tradition · love · loss · conflict