The Stickit Minister's Wooing, and Other Galloway Stories by S. R. Crockett
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"The Stickit Minister’s Wooing and Other Galloway Stories" by S. R. Crockett is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into the life and struggles of various characters in a rural Scottish setting, particularly focusing on Robert Fraser, known as the "Stickit Minister," highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and community bonds. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the Stickit Minister, who is gravely
ill and reminisces about his life and the choices he made, particularly concerning a past love, Jessie Loudon. The story begins with the minister's friend, Alec, visiting him, and through their dialogue, readers learn of the Stickit Minister's quiet dignity and his deep connections to both his brother, Henry, and Jessie. As the minister reflects on his life, he reveals his regrets and the weight of his decisions, setting a poignant tone for the stories to follow, exploring themes of mortality, love, and the impact of choices on personal and communal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Stickit Minister's Wooing, and Other Galloway Stories |
| Contents | The stickit minister's wooing -- The stickit minister wins through -- Gibby the eel, student in divinity -- Doctor Girnigo's assistant -- The gate of the upper garden -- The troubler of Israel -- Carnation's morning joy -- Jaimsie -- Beadle and martyr -- The blue eyes of Ailie -- Lowe's seat -- The suit of bottle green -- A scientific symposium -- The Hempie's love story -- The little fair man -- My father's love story -- The man of wrath -- The lass in the shop -- The respect of Drowdle -- Tadmor in the wilderness -- Peterson's patient -- Two humourists. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49342 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 805 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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