Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 11 by Wilson and Leighton
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"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 11" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative stories written in the late 19th century. This volume features various tales that reflect the culture and narratives from the Scottish borders, showcasing the lives and experiences of characters from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. The opening of the collection introduces readers to "The Dominie's Class," narrated by an old schoolmaster,
Mr. Grierson, who fondly recalls his past students, culminating in the poignant story of "Solitary Sandy." As Mr. Grierson shares anecdotes about his former pupils, he highlights the contrasts in their fates, revealing themes of ambition, love, and loss as he recounts the trajectory of Sandy's life—from a promising scholar with a gift for poetry to a tragic figure haunted by unfulfilled potential and the loss of his beloved, Ann. This intimate and nostalgic narrative sets the tone for the rest of the collection, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of personal relationships and the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 |
| Title | Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 11 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31761 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31761-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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