| Compiler |
Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 |
| Editor |
Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874 |
| Title |
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 15
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online
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| Summary |
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 15" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical and imaginative narratives written in the late 19th century. This volume presents a tapestry of tales steeped in Scottish folklore, weaving the lives, struggles, and moral lessons inherent to the people of the Borders and Scotland. The stories delve into themes of nostalgia, societal transformation, and the intersection of history and tradition. The opening of the collection introduces the character of Roger Rutherford, a village patriarch who embodies the spirit of his community and its past. As he shares his recollections with a stranger, he paints a vivid picture of his homeland, A----, highlighting its beauty and the changes that have unfolded over the years. He reflects on the impact of whisky and moral degradation, revealing the tension between tradition and progress as the village evolves with the arrival of new influences. Rutherford’s tale serves to evoke a longing for the simplicity of the past while acknowledging the complexities of modernity that challenge the fabric of village life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34152 |
| Release Date |
Oct 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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