02287cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000047001122450021001592640051001803000047002313360026002783370026003043380036003305000031003665080146003975201271005435340045018146530067018598560042019269990017019688590UtSlPG20260610133224.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBarrie, J. M.q(James Matthew),d1860-193710aAuld Licht Idyls 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-07-01  aText file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, and the
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The HTML file produced by David Widger  a"Auld Licht Idyls" by J. M. Barrie is a collection of semi-autobiographical sketches set in a Scottish village, written during the late 19th century. The book paints a vivid picture of life in the Auld Licht community, focusing on the characters, traditions, and challenges faced by the residents in the fictional town of Thrums. The opening character, who reflects on his experiences, serves as both an observer and a participant in the quaint yet struggling life of the local people.  At the start of the narrative, the author takes us into the quiet, snow-covered landscape surrounding a school-house where a solitary teacher reflects on the harsh winter conditions and his isolation from the community. As he describes the frigid weather and the wildlife struggling for survival, we get insights into his thoughts about education, loneliness, and the colorful lives of the villagers, as well as their peculiar customs and the overbearing presence of their church. The whimsical and poignant tone establishes the foundation for exploring themes of community, tradition, and the clash between old beliefs and the realities of modern life, drawing readers into a nostalgic realm that feels both familiar and enchanting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8590  c50572d50572