Lewis Grassic Gibbon
Lewis Grassic Gibbon was the pseudonym of James Leslie Mitchell, a Scottish writer born on February 13, 1901, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is best known for his trilogy 'A Scots Quair', with its first book 'Sunset Song' often regarded as one of the most important Scottish novels of the 20th century. Gibbon's work is celebrated for its exploration of social, political, and philosophical issues, as well as its rich depiction of Scottish rural life. He died at a young age of 33 on February 7, 1935.
Books
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1. Sunset Song
Set in the early 20th century in the fictional estate of Kinraddie in Scotland, the narrative follows the life of a young woman, Chris Guthrie, as she comes of age amidst the challenges of rural Scottish life. Torn between her love for the land and the pull of modernity, Chris navigates personal loss, the impact of World War I, and societal changes. The novel poignantly explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring connection to one's heritage, against the backdrop of the sweeping agricultural and social transformations of the time.
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