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Auld Licht Idyls

Auld Licht Idyls

Barrie, J. M.

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419108212
ISBN13: 9781419108211
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.22 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Auld Licht Idyls is a collection of short stories written by J.M. Barrie, the Scottish author best known for creating the character of Peter Pan. The stories are set in the fictional town of Thrums, which is based on Barrie's own childhood home in Kirriemuir, Scotland. The title Auld Licht refers to the strict Calvinist sect that dominated the town in the 19th century. The stories are written in a dialect that reflects the speech of the people of Thrums, and they provide a vivid and often humorous portrayal of life in a small Scottish town during the Victorian era. The characters are drawn from all levels of society, from the wealthy landowners to the poor weavers and farmers. The stories cover a range of topics, including love, marriage, religion, and politics. They are filled with colorful characters, such as the eccentric and lovable dominie (schoolteacher) who is a recurring figure in many of the stories. Overall, Auld Licht Idyls is a charming and entertaining collection of stories that provides a fascinating glimpse into Scottish life in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or in the works of J.M. Barrie.There were a few instances of weddings among the Auld Lichts that did not take place on Friday. Betsy Munn's brother thought to assert his two coal-carts, about which he was sinfully puffed up, by getting married early in the week; but he was a pragmatical feckless body, Jamie. The foreigner from York that Finny's grieve after disappointing Jinny Whamond took, sought to sow the seeds of strife by urging that Friday was an unlucky day; and I remember how the minister, who was always great in a crisis, nipped the bickering in the bud by adducing the conclusive fact that he had been married on the sixth day of the week himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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