Auld Licht Idylls

Auld Licht Idylls is a collection of sketches and tales by J. M. Barrie, published in 1899. Set in a small Scottish community, it follows a schoolmaster as he navigates the challenges of life in Thrums, particularly during a harsh winter. The stories highlight local customs, the struggles of the working class, and the eccentricities of the town's inhabitants, offering a vivid portrayal of 19th-century Scottish social life and culture.