Selected Poems 1954 - 1992

Selected Poems 1954 - 1992

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-02-06

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1848549393

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A compilation of poetry written by George Mackay Brown over a 30-year period, which represents his favourite work. These poems reflect the richness of the Orkney Island community where he lives - a community permeated with its past and still close to the natural world.


By the Book

By the Book

Author: Patrick Buckridge

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780702234682

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"By the Book is an indispensable history of the literature of Queensland from its establishment as a separate colony in the mid-nineteenth century through major economic, political and cultural transformations to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Queensland figures in the Australian imagination as a frontier, a place of wild landscapes and wilder politics, but also as Australia's playground, a soft tourist paradise of warm weather and golden beaches. Based partly on real historical divergences from the rest of Australia, these contradictory images have been questioned and scrutini.


Hawkfall

Hawkfall

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1848549504

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This collection of sharply-etched fables, dealing with death, legend, love and violence create an Orcadian world that spanning myth and reality - a world set firmly between the sea and the sky - a collection of islands which are life-sustaining and soul refreshing.


A Calendar of Love

A Calendar of Love

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-03-27

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1848549415

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The author's beloved Orkney is brought vividly to life in this classic collection, peopled with crofters, fishermen, ferrymen and tinkers. History plays a part too, for Norse and Scottish legend are revived in tales of witch trials, priest hunts and Viking raids, all endowed with the stark beauty of George Mackay Brown's masterful storytelling.


Greenvoe

Greenvoe

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1848549512

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The small Orcadian community of Greevoe has remained unchanged for generations. Now a shady government project, Operation Black Star, threatens to destroy the islander's way of life. George Mackay Brown's first novel describes a week in the life of the islanders as the come to terms with the repercussions of Operation Black Star in a masterful mix of prose and poetry from one of Scotland's greatest writers.


Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1848549474

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Many of the places, people, legends and seasons that formed Brown's vision and work are presented here, with poems appearing among the prose. Included are memoirs of his parents, friends and passing strangers with legends and stories of the places.


The Masked Fisherman and Other Stories

The Masked Fisherman and Other Stories

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-02-06

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1848549369

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An incident from the Viking period in the Northern Isles of Scotland inspired the story from which this collection takes its name. The stories range from the first century, to the 1920s - when the author was a child - to one which ends a hundred years from now.


Magnus

Magnus

Author: George Mackay Brown

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1848549490

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This profound and poetic novel has been described as George Mackay Brown's most innovative work. He recounts the tale of the murder of the Earl of Orkney in the 12th century and links it to the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian imprisoned and executed by the Nazis during World War Two. A fascinating meditation on the eternal questions of guilt, goodness and sacrifice from one of Scotland's greatest writers.


Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands

Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands

Author: Lonely Planet

Publisher: Lonely Planet

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1788681762

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip the water of life, whisky, in an ancient pub; walk the West Highland Way (or a little bit of it) for some of the country's finest scenery; and join a ceiliah for an evening of Scottish dancing. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Scotland's Highlands & Islands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands: Full colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, religion, cuisine, politics Covers West Highland Way, Central Highlands, The Great Glen & Lochaber, Skye & The Western Isles, Northwest Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Scotland's Highlands & Islands is our most comprehensive guide to Scotland's highlands & islands, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.


Ambition and Survival

Ambition and Survival

Author: Christian Wiman

Publisher: Copper Canyon Press

Published: 2013-06-14

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1619320932

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An intimate first book of personal essays and incisive commentary from the editor of Poetry.