The Days of Auld Lang Syne

The Days of Auld Lang Syne is a novel by Ian Maclaren, first published in 1895. The story is set in the small Scottish town of Drumtochty and follows the lives of its residents as they navigate the challenges of love, loss, and change. The novel is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different character or group of characters. The main character is Dr. William Gordon, a widowed physician who has recently returned to Drumtochty after spending many years abroad. He is reunited with his childhood friend, Lady Kilspindie, who is now a wealthy and influential member of the community. Together, they work to improve the lives of the people of Drumtochty, especially the poor and marginalized.Other characters include the minister of the local church, a young couple struggling with their marriage, and a group of elderly friends who reminisce about their youth. Throughout the novel, Maclaren explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of community.The Days of Auld Lang Syne is written in Maclaren's trademark style, which is characterized by its sentimental tone and use of Scottish dialect. The novel was a popular success when it was first published and has since become a classic of Scottish literature.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.