A Scots Quair

Name: A Scots Quair
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The Mearns Trilogy

By Lewis Grassic Gibbon

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A Scots Quair by Lewis Grassic Gibbon is a trilogy that explores the life of Chris Guthrie in the early 20th century Scottish landscape. The narrative delves into the themes of struggle and resilience as Chris navigates societal changes, personal hardships, and the conflict between rural traditions and modern life. Set against the backdrop of rural Scotland, the series beautifully captures the essence of its setting and the challenges faced by its characters.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to immersive storytelling that beautifully captures the interplay of personal and social transformations in early 20th-century Scotland. This trilogy offers a rich tapestry of character development and evocative language, appealing to those who appreciate historical fiction with deep emotional and cultural insights.

A Scots Quair

A Scots Quairis revolutionary - innovative in its form, deft and humorous in its use of the Scots language, courageous in its characterisation and politics. Central to the trilogy is Chris Guthrie, one of the most remarkable female characters in modern literature. This collection includesSunset Song,Cloud HoweandGrey Granite.

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One of the all-time greats of Scottish literature, truly revolutionary, A Scots Quair is a trilogy of novels: Sunset Song (1932), Cloud Howe (1933) and Grey Granite (1934).

At each book's core is the heroine Chris Guthrie, as she grows from a child into adulthood through the Great War to the development of communism in the 1920s. Grassic Gibbon's writing is unique and riveting, blending Scots and English in an accessible style, and eloquent in its humanity and celebration of nature.

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Reviews highlight A Scots Quair particularly its first novel Sunset Song, as an acclaimed and enduring work. Praised for its lyrical language and evocative portrayal of Scottish life, it resonates with readers for its powerful depiction of the impact of war on rural communities. The heroine Chris Guthrie is celebrated as a significant literary character, embodying both strength and tragedy within a richly atmospheric narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781904598824

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 699g

Pages: 696

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Romance Lewis Grassic Gibbon Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Lewis Grassic Gibbonwas one of the finest writers of the twentieth century. Born in Aberdeenshire in 1901, he died at the age of thirty-four. He was a prolific writer of novels, short stories, essays and science fiction, and his writing reflected his wide interest in religion, archaeology, history, politics and science. The Mearns trilogy, A Scots Quair, is his most renowned work, and has become a landmark in Scottish literature.

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