The Field by the Lirk O' the Hill
The Field by the Lirk o' the Hill is a collection of poems by Violet Jacob, a Scottish poet and novelist. The poems in this collection are set in the Scottish countryside and explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The collection begins with a poem about a field by the Lirk o' the Hill, a place of beauty and peace. From there, the poems explore the beauty of the Scottish landscape, the joys and sorrows of love, and the power of nature. The poems are written in a lyrical style, with vivid imagery and a strong sense of place. The collection also includes a number of poems about Angus, a region of Scotland. These poems explore the history and culture of the area, as well as its people and their stories. The Field by the Lirk o' the Hill is a beautiful collection of poems that celebrates the beauty of Scotland and the power of love. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish poetry and literature.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Scottish Literature, Historical Fiction, Romance · 120 words
First lines
Daytime an' nicht, Sun, wind an' rain; The lang, cauld licht O' the spring months again. The yaird's a' weed, An' the fairm's a' still -- Wha'll sow the seed I' the field by the lirk o' the hill?
Prood maun ye lie, Prood did ye gang; Auld, auld am I, But O! life's lang! Gaists i' the air, Whaups cryin' shrill, An' you nae mair I' the field by the lirk o' the hill -- Aye, bairn, nae mair, nae mair, I' the field by the lirk o' the hill!
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The Field by the Lirk O' the Hill 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 Literature, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 120 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Scottish Literature — The title of the book references a specific location in Scotland, and the author is Scottish, suggesting that the book is likely to be set in Scotland and feature Scottish themes.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that the story may be set in the past, and the author is known for writing historical fiction.
- Romance — The author is known for writing romantic stories, and the title of the book suggests that the story may involve a romantic relationship.
- Fantasy — The author is known for writing fantasy stories, and the title of the book suggests that the story may involve elements of fantasy.
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Scottish literature · historical fiction · rural life · family saga · coming of age · nature · identity · community · tradition · love · loss · conflict