| Author |
Jacob, Violet, 1863-1946 |
| Title |
Bonnie Joann, and other poems
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Murray,1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Bonnie Joann, and other poems" by Violet Jacob is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems are primarily in the Angus dialect, reflecting the rural life, landscapes, and emotions of Scotland. The thematic focus resonates with the simplicity and profundity of everyday experiences, capturing various moods, from humor to nostalgia. The collection, which includes poems such as "Bonnie Joann," "The Wind Frae The Baltic," and "The Tramp to the Tattie-Dulie," brings to life the nuances of love, loss, and the tension between aspiration and reality. Jacob’s verses often delve into personal and communal ties, utilizing vivid imagery and local dialect to draw readers into the Scottish countryside. Through her exploration of relationships and the landscapes around her, she evokes a sense of both longing and belonging, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of life in Angus. The blending of personal reflection and regional identity serves to create a rich tapestry of human experience throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Scots language -- Dialects -- Scotland -- Angus -- Texts
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| Subject |
Angus (Scotland) -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69484 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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