Auld Licht Idyls

Auld Licht Idylls is a collection of sketches or short stories written by J. M. Barrie and published in 1888. The term “Auld Licht” refers to a particular sect of the Protestant church in Scotland. The stories in this collection revolve around the lives and experiences of the members of this religious community in the fictional town of Thrums, which is based on Barrie’s own hometown of Kirriemuir.

The stories in the book portray the everyday lives, traditions, and struggles of the Auld Licht community, capturing their unique dialect and customs. Barrie delves into the complexities of small-town life, exploring themes such as faith, love, family, and the clash between tradition and modernity.