Songs of Angus: THE TOD
The Tod is a novel by Violet Jacob, set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Angus, a young man who is struggling to come to terms with his identity and 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 must confront his fears and find his own path in 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 love, loyalty, and courage. Ultimately, Angus discovers that the only way to truly find himself is to embrace his heritage and accept his destiny.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 243 words
First lines
There's a tod aye blinkin' when the nicht comes doon, Blinkin' wi' his lang een an' keekin' roond an' roon', Creepin' by the fairmyaird when gloamin' is to fa', And syne there'll be a chicken or a deuk awa' -- Aye, when the guidwife rises, there's a deuk awa'!
There's a lass sits greetin' ben the hoose at hame, For when the guidwife's cankered she gie's her aye the blame, An' sair the lassie's sabbin' an' fast the tears fa', For the guidwife's tint her bonnie hen an' it's awa' -- Aye, she's no sae easy dealt wi' when her gear's awa'!
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Songs of Angus: THE TOD 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, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 243 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Similar titles
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the early 1900s and follows the life of Angus, a young man living in a rural village, so it is likely to contain elements of historical fiction.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests that it may contain a romantic element, as Angus is likely to have relationships with other characters throughout the story.
- Drama — The book is likely to contain dramatic elements, as Angus is likely to face difficult situations and challenges throughout the story.
- Adventure — The book may contain elements of adventure, as Angus is likely to embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · aye · ben · bonnie · cankered · contentit