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2023-11-08
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The book of Scottish story : $b historical, humorous, legendary, and imaginative, selected from the works of standard Scottish authors
$aEdinburgh :$bThe Edinburgh Publishing Company, $c1876.
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"The Book of Scottish Story" is a collection of historical, humorous, legendary, and imaginative tales, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features stories from notable Scottish authors and is designed to reflect the national spirit and character while providing a diverse range of narratives to entertain and inform readers. The beginning of this collection sets the stage for the first story, "The Henpecked Man," which introduces us to Patie Crichton, a diminutive bicker-maker from Birgham. The tale unfolds as Patie laments his unhappy marriage to Tibby, a domineering wife who often scolds and belittles him. He recalls their courtship with fondness but quickly reveals the misery that followed their wedding. As he shares his experiences with his friend Robin, Patie expresses a desire for change in his domestic life, which prompts Robin to suggest he take charge of his finances and assert himself at home. This opening portion illustrates not only the challenges Patie faces in his marriage but also introduces themes of love, conflict, and personal growth amidst the humorous and relatable misadventures of Scottish domestic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/bookofscottishst00unse/
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1876
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Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Scottish fiction
Short stories, Scottish
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Humour
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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