Auld Licht Idylls by J. M. Barrie
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"Auld Licht Idylls" by J. M. Barrie is a collection of sketches and tales written in the late 19th century. The work explores life in a small Scottish community, particularly through the eyes of a schoolmaster who observes and interacts with the colorful inhabitants of the town of Thrums. The stories delve into local customs, the struggles of the working class, and the eccentricities of the community's characters. The beginning of "Auld
Licht Idylls" introduces readers to the schoolhouse in the glen of Quharity, where a solitary schoolmaster navigates the challenges of a harsh winter. Starvation looms as animals struggle to find food, and he laments over his frozen bantam cock. The narrative captures a vivid imagery of the wintry landscape and provides insights into his loneliness, punctuated by interactions with animals and reflections on his life outside the glen. He anticipates the arrival of children back to school despite the snow, embodying a mix of charm and melancholy as he recounts the daily realities of life in Thrums. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Auld Licht Idylls |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20918 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20918-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 641 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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