Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 24 by Wilson and Leighton

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Compiler Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835
Editor Leighton, Alexander, 1800-1874
Title Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 24
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Hagerson, Andy Schmitt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 24" by Wilson and Leighton is a collection of historical, traditional, and imaginative tales written during the late 19th century. This volume contains a variety of stories, including the poignant love tale of Edmund and Helen, exploring themes of longing, societal barriers, and the bittersweet nature of love. At the start of the collection, the opening tale "Edmund and Helen" introduces us to Edmund, a passionate young man who has grown up with the beautiful Helen in a picturesque valley. Their close friendship evolves into deep love, yet social class differences threaten to separate them. The narrative unfolds a romance fraught with challenges as Edmund struggles with his feelings while Helen faces pressure from her father, who has arranged for her to marry a wealthier suitor. This tale, rich with emotional resonance and evocative imagery, sets the tone for the volume, illustrating the struggles of love against the backdrop of society's constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14421
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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