Project Gutenberg 2006-01-02 Public domain in the USA. 88 Rorie, David 1867 1946 The Auld Doctor and other Poems and Songs in Scots Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Richard Bruce Gordon "The Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots" by David Rorie is a collection of poetry and songs written in the Scots dialect during the early 20th century. This book encompasses a variety of themes, primarily centered around the experiences of a country doctor and the humorous, poignant interactions he has with his patients and the rural community. Through Rorie's verses, readers encounter a vivid portrayal of life in Scotland, characterized by a blend of wit, empathy, and cultural commentary. In this collection, Rorie employs a rich use of Scots language to explore the trials and tribulations of both the auld doctor and the people he serves. From humorous anecdotes about eccentric patients like Mistress Mackintosh, who rides through a river on a gate while encountering various misadventures, to reflective pieces on human nature and the complexities of life, Rorie paints a colorful tapestry of rural Scottish life. Each poem captures the essence of the characters, often constructed with clever rhymes and an engaging rhythm that invites readers into the world of the doctor, revealing the joys, sorrows, and idiosyncrasies of the people in his care. Overall, the collection celebrates Scottish culture while providing timeless insights into human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry Dialect poetry, Scottish PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 90774 90708 2024-10-07T15:32:26.867311 2023-09-08T05:52:24.634491 text/html text/html 90767 90701 2024-10-07T15:32:27.102314 2023-09-08T05:52:24.775478 text/html text/html 116714 2024-10-07T15:32:33.534272 application/epub+zip 115206 2024-10-07T15:32:30.442305 application/epub+zip 90012 2024-10-07T15:32:29.220269 application/epub+zip 250554 2024-10-07T15:32:35.463277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239194 2024-10-07T15:32:32.720290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207118 2022-09-08T11:09:32.275982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71820 71805 2024-10-07T15:32:26.610281 2023-09-08T05:52:24.466481 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 71708 2006-01-02T13:55:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29555 2006-01-02T13:55:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18694 2024-10-07T15:32:35.592259 application/rdf+xml 16008 2024-10-07T15:32:29.756284 image/jpeg 3555 2024-10-07T15:32:29.486446 image/jpeg 114455 2024-10-07T15:32:27.111308 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog