Project Gutenberg 2021-12-16 Public domain in the USA. 168 Fenwick, R. O. (Robert Orde) Fenwick, Robert Orde The Goblin Groom: a Tale of Dunse Variously identified as a parody of Scott's "Marmion" or of his "Lay of the last minstrel". Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Goblin Groom: A Tale of Dunse" by R. O. Fenwick is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. It combines elements of folklore and celebration, exploring themes of supernatural intervention and the joys of hunting. The poem is set against the backdrop of Dunse, an area renowned for its history of conflict, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among peers and common folk alike. The story begins in a jovial hostel in Dunse, where huntsmen gather to partake in a fox chase. Amidst the celebrations, a strange figure known as the Goblin Groom joins the festivities, captivating the attention of all with his otherworldly presence and skillful prowess in riding. As the hunt proceeds, the Goblin leads the huntsmen on an exhilarating chase across the countryside, showcasing the excitement and traditions of the sport. Ultimately, the Goblin vanishes after the successful capture of the fox, leaving the hunters to wonder about his true nature and the extraordinary events that have unfolded. The poem intertwines humor, camaraderie, and a sense of the mystical, offering an engaging glimpse into the culture of hunting in early 19th-century Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fox hunting -- Poetry Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 159455 2025-09-26T11:10:56.640221 text/html 139724 2024-10-18T17:40:57 text/html 314454 2025-09-26T11:11:03.344198 application/epub+zip 314410 2025-09-26T11:10:58.650236 application/epub+zip 119887 2025-09-26T11:10:57.517228 application/epub+zip 393927 2025-09-26T11:11:06.105160 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367390 2025-09-26T11:11:02.299185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172234 2022-09-30T05:54:30.416859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103902 2025-09-26T11:10:55.793251 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83955 2024-10-18T17:40:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16168 2025-09-26T11:11:06.551206 application/rdf+xml 21668 2025-09-26T11:10:57.945213 image/jpeg 3564 2025-09-26T11:10:57.672189 image/jpeg 302089 2025-09-26T11:10:56.655198 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog