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_aBarrie, J. M. _q(James Matthew), _d1860-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAuld Licht Idyls |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-07-01 | ||
| 508 | _aText file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team The HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
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