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Title: Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 20

Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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 20" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume presents various short stories that draw inspiration from Scottish history and folklore, often featuring relatable and colorful characters embroiled in culturally rich narratives. The opening of the collection introduces the story of "The Dominie of St Fillan's," focusing on Gideon, a parish schoolmaster and precentor reflecting on the memories of his father, the sexton of the parish. As Gideon reminisces about his father's peculiar ways of anticipating deaths to secure his livelihood, we witness a blend of humor and pathos that sets the tone for the story. Through Gideon's character, we see the struggle between aspiration and reality as he navigates his thoughts on stability, career, and the delicate relationship with his father, which forms the foundation of this narrative. The humor and social commentary woven into Gideon's observations promise an engaging exploration of life in a small Scottish parish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835

Editor: Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874

EBook No.: 37217

Published: Aug 26, 2011

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 20

Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 20" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume presents various short stories that draw inspiration from Scottish history and folklore, often featuring relatable and colorful characters embroiled in culturally rich narratives. The opening of the collection introduces the story of "The Dominie of St Fillan's," focusing on Gideon, a parish schoolmaster and precentor reflecting on the memories of his father, the sexton of the parish. As Gideon reminisces about his father's peculiar ways of anticipating deaths to secure his livelihood, we witness a blend of humor and pathos that sets the tone for the story. Through Gideon's character, we see the struggle between aspiration and reality as he navigates his thoughts on stability, career, and the delicate relationship with his father, which forms the foundation of this narrative. The humor and social commentary woven into Gideon's observations promise an engaging exploration of life in a small Scottish parish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835

Editor: Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874

EBook No.: 37217

Published: Aug 26, 2011

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.