Songs of Angus: THE SHEPHERD TO HIS LOVE
The Shepherd to His Love is a collection of poems by Violet Jacob, a Scottish poet and novelist. The poems are set in the Scottish countryside and explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The collection is divided into three sections: “The Shepherd to His Love,” “The Shepherd to His Flock,” and “The Shepherd to His God.” In each section, Jacob uses vivid imagery and lyrical language to explore the beauty of the natural world and the power of love. The poems are often bittersweet, reflecting the joys and sorrows of life. The collection is a testament to Jacob’s skill as a poet and her deep understanding of the human heart.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Romance, Poetry, Folklore · 201 words
First lines
Abune the hill ae muckle star is burnin', Sae saft an' still, my dear, sae far awa, There's ne'er a wind, noo day to nicht is turnin', To lift the brainches o' the whisperin' shaw; Aye, Jess, there's nane to see, There's just the sheep an' me, And ane's fair wastit when there micht be twa!
Alang the knowes there's no a beast that's movin', They sheep o' mine lie sleepin' i' the dew; There's jist ae thing that's wearyin' an' rovin', An' that's mysel', that wearies, wantin' you. What ails ye, that ye bide In-by -- an' me ootside To curse an' daunder a' the gloamin' through?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Violet Jacob
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Poetry, Folklore, Historical Fiction
- Length: 201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic relationship between the shepherd and his love, and the author, Violet Jacob, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Poetry — The title of the book implies that it is a collection of poems, and the author, Violet Jacob, is known for writing poetry.
- Folklore — The title of the book implies that it is a collection of folk tales, and the author, Violet Jacob, is known for writing folk tales.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book implies that it is set in a historical context, and the author, Violet Jacob, is known for writing historical fiction.
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