The Faa's revenge, and other tales by John Mackay Wilson and Various
"The Faa's Revenge, and Other Tales" by John Mackay Wilson and Various is a collection of short stories written in the early to mid-19th century. The collection weaves tales rooted in the traditions, folklore, and daily life of Northern England and Scotland, often featuring dramatic themes of conflict, revenge, and domestic rivalry. The principal story, "The Faa's Revenge," delves into the world of border-dwelling gypsies and landowners, while later stories explore the
humorous and contentious dynamics of village neighbors. The book presents colorful characters and regional customs, offering readers both entertainment and insight into historical rural life. The opening of "The Faa's Revenge" introduces readers to the rural landscape of Rothbury and sets the stage through an atmospheric gathering at a local inn, where reminiscences of the region quickly transition to the telling of the main tale. The story centers on a dramatic feud between Willie Faa, king of the gypsies, and the laird of Clennel, ignited by suspicion, mishap, and escalating accusations. The confrontation leads to vengeful curses, livestock raids, arson, and devastating retaliation, culminating in the kidnapping of the laird’s children. As years pass, sorrow and longing color the lives of the Clennel family, with further twists involving the rescue of a daughter, the search for the lost son, and a climactic revelation. The narrative then shifts, as the next tale, "The Rival Nightcaps," begins with a comic depiction of contentious but competitive neighbors, signaling a change in tone from dark folklore to domestic satire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilson, John Mackay, 1804-1835 |
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| Author | Various |
| Title | The Faa's revenge, and other tales |
| Original Publication | London: Gall and Inglis, 1892. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The Faa's revenge; or, the laird of Clennel, by John Mackay Wilson -- The rival nightcaps, by Alexander Campbell -- The story of Clara Douglas, by Walter Logan -- Country quarters, by Theodore Martin -- The merchant's daughter, by Alexander Campbell -- May Darling, the village pride, by J. F. Smith -- Mortlake: a legend of Morton, by James Maidment -- Major Weir's coach: a legend of Edinburgh, by George Howell -- We'll have another, by John Mackay Wilson. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75771 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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