Songs of Angus: THE ROAD TO MARYKIRK
The Road to Marykirk 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 determined to make his own way in the world. He leaves his small village and sets off on a journey to the nearby town of Marykirk, where he hopes to find work and a better life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from a mysterious old man to a beautiful young woman, and learns valuable lessons about life and love. As he travels, Angus discovers the beauty of the Scottish countryside and the strength of the people who inhabit it. Ultimately, he finds the courage to face his fears and make his own destiny.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 130 words
First lines
To Marykirk ye'll set ye forth, An' whustle as ye step alang, An' aye the Grampians i' the North Are glow'rin' on ye as ye gang. By Martin's Den, through beech an' birk, A breith comes soughin', sweet an' strang, Alang the road to Marykirk.
Frae mony a field ye'll hear the cry O' teuchits,[3] skirlin' on the wing, Noo East, noo West, amang the kye, An smell o' whins the wind 'll bring; Aye, lad, it blaws a thocht to mock The licht o' day on ilka thing -- For you, that went yon road last spring, Are lying deid in Flanders, Jock.
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Songs of Angus: THE ROAD TO MARYKIRK 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, Adventure, Romance, Folklore, Mystery
- Length: 130 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the early 1900s and follows the story of Angus, a young man who embarks on a journey to Marykirk.
- Adventure — The book follows Angus on his journey to Marykirk, which is full of unexpected twists and turns.
- Romance — The book follows Angus as he falls in love with a young woman he meets on his journey.
- Folklore — The book is set in Scotland and includes references to traditional Scottish folklore and culture.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · alang · amang · aye · beech · birk