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Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
1860
1937
Barrie, James Matthew
Barrie, J.M.
Aytoun, William Edmondstoune
1813
1865
Jones, T. Percy
Aytoun, W. Edmondstoune (William Edmondstoune)
Aytoun, W. E. (William Edmondstoune)
Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
1860
1914
Crockett, Samuel Rutherford
Maclaren, Ian
1850
1907
Watson, John
Scott, Walter
1771
1832
Scott, Sir Walter
Malagrowther, Malachi
Cleishbotham, Jedediah
Templeton, Laurence
Stevenson, Robert Louis
1850
1894
Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis)
Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners)
The Courting of T'nowhead's Bell, J. M. Barrie -- The Heather Lintie, S. R. Crockett -- A Doctor of the Old School, Ian Maclaren -- Wandering Willie's Tale, Sir Walter Scott -- The Glenmutchkin Railway, Professor Aytoun -- Thrawn Janet, R. L. Stevenson
Produced by Dagny; Emma Dudding; John Bickers; David Widger
"Stories by English Authors: Scotland" by J. M. Barrie et al. is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features various authors and offers a glimpse into Scottish life, culture, and character through narratives that capture the quirks and virtues of its people. The stories include themes of courtship, community, and the rural Scottish backdrop, showcasing a blend of humor and poignant reflection. The opening of the collection introduces "The Courting of T'nowhead's Bell," wherein we meet Sam'l Dickie, a weaver contemplating his courtship of T'nowhead's Bell, amid rivalry from Sanders Elshioner, a coal-carter. As the story unfolds on a Saturday night, we see Sam'l's attempts to muster the courage to propose, intertwined with the playful banter and rivalry among the local young men. The humor is palpable as characters engage in light-hearted teasing and local customs, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of romantic expectations and social dynamics within the quaint Scottish village of Thrums. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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