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2013-01-06
Public domain in the USA.
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Hogg, James
1770
1835
Craig, J. H.
The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 2 of 2)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brownie_of_Bodsbeck
E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
"The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 2 of 2)" by James Hogg is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The focus of this volume appears to be on folk tales enriched with elements of Scottish lore, exploring themes of magic, morality, and the supernatural. The central character introduced in the opening tale is Davie Tait, who grapples with both real-life challenges and supernatural influences in the backdrop of rural Scotland. At the start of the tale, Davie Tait wakes early to tend to his ewes but finds himself preoccupied with the remarkable events of the previous night, likely connected to the legendary Brownie of Bodsbeck. As he approaches his destination, he discovers that the Brownie has mysteriously harvested half of a neighbor's corn while he slept. This discovery sparks excitement and curiosity among his fellow villagers, who accompany him to witness the Brownie’s work. Notably, the presence of Katharine, a young woman who shows little concern for the magical happenings around her, indicates potential interpersonal dynamics that may unfold in the narrative. The opening sets the stage for a blend of rural life, local superstition, and the exploration of community relationships intertwined with the mystical, hinting at the magic that shapes their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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