Songs of Angus: THE KIRK BESIDE THE SANDS
The Kirk Beside the Sands is a novel by Violet Jacob, set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1900s. It tells the story of Angus, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his love for his family and his desire to explore the world beyond his small village. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Angus discovers the beauty of the Scottish landscape and the strength of his own spirit. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from a mysterious old woman to a young girl who helps him find his way. Through his experiences, Angus learns to appreciate the beauty of the land and the people who inhabit it. Ultimately, he finds the courage to follow his own path and make his own destiny.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 244 words
First lines
It was faur-ye-weel, my dear, that the gulls were cryin' At the kirk beside the sands, Whaur the saumon-nets lay oot on the bents for dryin', Wi' the tar upon their strands;
A roofless kirk i' the bield o' the cliff-fit bidin', And the deid laid near the wa'; A wheen auld coupit stanes i' the sea-grass hidin', Wi' the sea-sound ower them a'.
But it's mair nor daith that's here on the hauchs o' Flanders, And the deid lie closer in; It's no the gull, but the hoodit craw that wanders When the lang, lang nichts begin.
It's ill to dee, but there's waur things yet nor deein'; And the warst o' a's disgrace; For there's nae grave deep eneuch 'mang the graves in bein' To cover a coward's face.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Violet Jacob
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 244 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests a story set in a specific time period, and the author's writing style is likely to be heavily influenced by the culture and customs of the time.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a story with a romantic element, and the author's writing style is likely to be heavily influenced by the emotions and relationships of the characters.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a story with a mysterious element, and the author's writing style is likely to be heavily influenced by the suspense and intrigue of the plot.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a story with a fantastical element, and the author's writing style is likely to be heavily influenced by the imagination and creativity of the setting.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · auld · closer · dee · deep · deid