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100 1 _aMunro, Neil,
_d1864-1930
245 1 0 _aJaunty Jock, and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-11-12
505 0 _aJaunty Jock -- Young Pennymore -- A return to nature -- The brooch -- The First-foot -- Isle of Illusion -- The Tudor cup -- "Copenhagen": a character -- The silver drum -- The Scottish Pompadour -- The tale of the boon companion.
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Jaunty Jock and Other Stories" by Neil Munro is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. These tales are set primarily in Scotland and explore the lives, humor, and conflicts of its characters, reflecting on societal norms and the relationships between individuals within the community. The lead story, "Jaunty Jock," introduces an intriguing character named Macdonald, who grapples with his own plainness and the expectations of society while navigating the complexities of a social dance. The opening of "Jaunty Jock" immerses the reader in a lively description of a ball in Edinburgh during a rainy November night. The protagonist, Macdonald, struggles with feelings of awkwardness and disdain as he observes the superficiality of his surroundings, including his cousin's flirtations and Lady Charlotte, the organizer of the dance. The narrative transitions from the dance to a fire that erupts in their lodging house, provoking a sense of urgency as Macdonald and his cousin face chaos and danger. This set of events establishes a blend of humor and drama, foreshadowing character development and the interplay of wit and social commentary that is likely to unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aScotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aScots -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50438
999 _c91276
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