Songs of Angus: THE HAPPY WARRIOR
The Happy Warrior is a novel by Violet Jacob, set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 19th century. It tells the story of Angus, a young man who is determined to make his own way in the world despite the obstacles he faces. Angus is a brave and loyal warrior, but he is also a dreamer, and his dreams take him on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from the mysterious and powerful Lady of the Isles to the wild and untamed Highlanders. As Angus struggles to find his place in the world, he learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and friendship. The novel is a celebration of the spirit of the Scottish Highlands and its people, and a testament to the power of dreams.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Adventure · 300 words
First lines
I have brought no store from the field now the day is ended, The harvest moon is up and I bear no sheaves; When the toilers carry the fruits hanging gold and splendid, I have but leaves.
When the saints pass by in the pride of their stainless raiment, Their brave hearts high with the joy of the gifts they bring, I have saved no whit from the sum of my daily payment For offering.
Not there is my place where the workman his toil delivers, I scarce can see the ground where the hero stands, I must wait as the one poor fool in that host of givers, With empty hands.
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Songs of Angus: THE HAPPY WARRIOR 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, Biographical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 300 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on the life of Angus, a Scottish warrior, and is set in the early 20th century.
- Biographical Fiction — The book is based on the life of Angus, a Scottish warrior, and is written in a biographical style.
- Adventure — The book follows Angus on his adventures as a warrior, and includes action-packed scenes.
- Romance — The book includes romantic elements, as Angus falls in love with a woman he meets on his travels.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · asunder · battle · bear · crown · daily