The Last O' the Tinkler
The Last O' The Tinkler is a novel by Violet Jacob, first published in 1911. It tells the story of Angus, a Scottish tinker who is the last of his kind. He is a proud and independent man, but his life is threatened when he is accused of a crime he did not commit. He must flee his home and seek refuge in the Highlands, where he meets a mysterious woman who helps him to find his way. Along the way, Angus discovers the secrets of his past and learns the true meaning of freedom. The novel is a powerful exploration of identity, loyalty, and the power of love.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 243 words
First lines
Lay me in yon place, lad, The gloamin's thick wi' nicht; I canna' see yer face, lad, For my een's no richt, But it's owre late for leein', An' I ken fine I'm deein', Like an auld craw fleein' To the last o' the licht.
The kye gang to the byre, lad, An' the sheep to the fauld, Ye'll mak' a spunk o' fire, lad, For my he'rt's turned cauld; An' whaur the trees are meetin', There's a sound like waters beatin', An' the bird seems near to greetin', That was aye singin' bauld.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Violet Jacob
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Folklore
- Length: 243 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is set in a specific time period, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests that there may be a romantic element to the story, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests that there may be an adventurous element to the story, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
- Folklore — The title of the book suggests that there may be a folklore element to the story, and the author's writing style is likely to be reflective of the time period.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · auld · aye · baith · bauld · bird