The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2) by James Hogg
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| Author | Hogg, James, 1770-1835 |
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| Title | The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brownie_of_Bodsbeck |
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| Summary | "The Brownie of Bodsbeck; and Other Tales" by James Hogg is a collection of stories written in the early 19th century. The tales revolve around Scottish folklore, particularly involving supernatural beings like brownies and fairies, set against the backdrop of rural life and the tumultuous historical context of Scotland during the Covenanter period. The central narrative begins with Walter Laidlaw, a shepherd deeply troubled by the mysterious events surrounding his daughter, Kate, and the pervasive influence of malevolent supernatural forces in his life. At the start of the narrative, we find Walter Laidlaw grappling with a sense of foreboding as he shares a cryptic remark about a "bloody night" in the nearby town of Gemsop. His anxious wife and curious son sense something is amiss with their family’s dynamic, particularly concerning their daughter Kate. The opening segment lays the groundwork for themes of fear, superstition, and the interplay between human relationships and supernatural elements, as Walter's suspicions grow regarding Kate's nighttime activities and her troubling ties to the ominous legend of the Brownie of Bodsbeck. The text hints at deeper tensions within the family, as Walter struggles with his wife's blind devotion to the oppressive religious norms of their time while seeking to protect his daughter from impending danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40955 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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