Publisher's Synopsis
The Days of Auld Lang Syne is a novel by Scottish author Ian Maclaren, first published in 1895. The story is set in a small Scottish village in the late 19th century and follows the lives of several characters, including the village minister, his family, and his parishioners. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the passing of time, as the characters grapple with the challenges of daily life and the changes that come with modernization. The minister's daughter, for example, struggles to find her place in a rapidly changing society, while the minister himself must confront his own mortality and the changing role of religion in the modern world. Throughout the novel, Maclaren paints a vivid portrait of Scottish village life, with its traditions, customs, and close-knit community. He also weaves in elements of Scottish folklore and mythology, adding depth and richness to the story. Overall, The Days of Auld Lang Syne is a poignant and insightful novel that captures the essence of a bygone era and the timeless struggles of the human condition.1895. Ian Maclaren is the pen name of Dr. John Watson, who was known as a popular preacher and able minister. He published a number of religious works under his own name, but as Ian Maclaren was a leading member of the Kailyard School of Scottish fiction which came into being towards the end of the nineteenth century. Maclaren's first work in this genre, Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush. The Days of Auld Lang Syne is his second collection of stories. Contents: A Triumph in Diplomacy; For Conscience Sake; A Manifest Judgment; Drumsheugh's Love Story; Past Redemption; Good News from a Far Country; Jamie; A Servant Lass: Milton's Conversion; and Oor Lang Home. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
