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Wilson, John Mackay
1804
1835
Leighton, Alexander
1800
1874
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 07
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"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 07" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written in the late 19th century. This volume presents various narratives that delve into the rich lore and cultural heritage of the Scottish Borders, highlighting themes of love, conflict, and the complexities of human emotions through engaging characters and vivid storytelling. The opening of this volume introduces "Judith the Egyptian; or, The Fate of the Heir of Riccon," which centers around Judith, a beautiful gipsy girl renowned for her fortune-telling abilities. As her story unfolds, we learn about her intriguing background, her complicated relationship with Gemmel Græme, a fellow gipsy, and the attention she garners from Walter, the young heir of Riccon. The tension between Gemmel and Walter leads to a dramatic turn of events, foreshadowing conflict and tragedy as Judith navigates her feelings amid the encampment's revelry. This portion sets a tone of romantic and societal struggles that promise engaging storytelling in the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: British Literature
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