Highland Legends by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder
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| Author | Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848 |
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| Title | Highland Legends |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Highland Legends" by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder is a collection of historical tales and folklore written in the late 19th century. The book explores various legends from the Scottish Highlands, delving into themes of heroism, nature, and the cultural history of the region. Key characters include Laird Macfarlane, who confronts fate, love, and loss while grappling with the consequences of his actions. At the start of the work, the author sets the scene with vivid descriptions of Scotland's moorlands, establishing a backdrop for the fierce and rugged life of its inhabitants. The narrative introduces Macfarlane, who reflects on the beauty and desolation of the landscape during a peaceful moment that is soon shattered by a foreboding vision involving his people. This vision foreshadows tragedy, setting off a chain of events that intertwines love, loss, and revenge, particularly surrounding the impending wedding of his foster brother Angus and his betrothed, Ellen, against a backdrop of an oppressive and uncaring natural world. The opening captivates readers with both lyrical descriptions and the weight of impending disaster, hinting at the epic tales of Highland culture to unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- Scotland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58694 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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