Songs of Angus: THE SCARLET LILIES
The Scarlet Lilies 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 come to terms with his father's death and his own uncertain future. Angus is determined to make something of himself, but his dreams are threatened by the harsh realities of life in the Highlands. He must contend with poverty, superstition, and the ever-present threat of violence. As Angus struggles to find his place in the world, he discovers the power of music and the strength of friendship. With the help of his friends, Angus is able to overcome his fears and find his own path in life.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 599 words
First lines
I see her as though she were standing yet In her tower at the end of the town, When the hot sun mounts and when dusk comes down, With her two hands laid on the parapet; The curve of her throat as she turns this way, The bend of her body -- I see it all; And the watching eyes that look day by day O'er the flood that runs by the city wall.
The winds by the river would come and go On the flame-red gown she was wont to wear, And the scarlet lilies that crowned her hair, And the scarlet lilies that grew below. I used to lie like a wolf in his lair, With a burning heart and a soul in thrall, Gazing across in a fume of despair O'er the flood that runs by the river wall.
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Songs of Angus: THE SCARLET LILIES 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, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 599 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in the past, likely in Scotland, as Angus is a Scottish name.
- Romance — The title includes the word 'Lilies', which is often associated with romance.
- Mystery — The word 'Scarlet' in the title suggests a mysterious element to the story.
- Fantasy — The title does not suggest a realistic setting, so there may be elements of fantasy in the story.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · ball · banks · city · crowned · dawn