Songs of Angus: THE WATER-HEN
The Water-Hen 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 father's death and his own uncertain future. Angus is a talented musician, but his dreams of becoming a professional musician are dashed when his father dies. He is left to fend for himself in a harsh and unforgiving environment, and he must find a way to make a living. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old woman who tells him stories of the past, and a young girl who helps him find his way. As Angus struggles to make his way in the world, he discovers the power of music and the importance of family. The Water-Hen is a story of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
By Violet Jacob · First published 1915 · Genre: Scottish Literature, Folklore, Fantasy · 282 words
First lines
As I gae'd doon by the twa mill dams i' the mornin' The water-hen cam' oot like a passin' wraith And her voice cam' through the reeds wi' a sound of warnin', "Faith -- keep faith!" "Aye, bird, tho' ye see but ane ye may cry on baith!"
As I gae'd doon the field when the dew was lyin', My ain love stood whaur the road an' the mill-lade met, An it seemed to me that the rowin' wheel was cryin', "Forgi'e -- forget, An turn, man, turn, for ye ken that ye lo'e her yet!"
As I gae'd doon the road 'twas a weary meetin', For the ill words said yest're'en they were aye the same, And my het he'rt drouned the wheel wi' its heavy beatin'. "Lass, think shame, It's no for me to speak, for it's you to blame!"
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Songs of Angus: THE WATER-HEN 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: Scottish Literature, Folklore, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 282 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Scottish Literature — The book is written by Violet Jacob, a Scottish writer, and is set in Scotland. It is a collection of stories about Angus, a Scottish character, and his adventures.
- Folklore — The book is a collection of stories about Angus, a Scottish character, and his adventures. The stories are based on traditional Scottish folklore and mythology.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and supernatural events. It also contains elements of myth and legend.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Scotland in the early 20th century and contains references to historical events and figures. It also contains elements of traditional Scottish culture and customs.
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Angus · Angus (Scotland) · Dialects · Poetry · Scotland · Scots language · Texts · ane · aye · baltic · bird · blame