Auld Licht Idylls
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
Sir James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote a number of successful novels and plays.
Auld Licht Idylls, is a series of short stories about a small Scottish town, Thrums, and all the little dramas both melancholy and silly that occur in such small towns. Each character carries his own fascination and amusement for the readers.
Customer Reviews
From sarcasm to pathos
These connected short stories are narrated by the schoolteacher. The dialogue is witty and biting. The descriptions are poignant. I recommend reading the dialogue aloud to get the full effect of the the Scottish accent. There’s a lot of humor and a little sadness—just like life.