Its Colours They Are Fine
- 272 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Alan Spence's debut collection of short stories is a timeless portrait of Glasgow, and an acknowledged piece of classic Scottish writing. Introduced by Janice Galloway
Alan Spence Bücher
1. Januar 1947
Alan Spence ist ein schottischer Schriftsteller, dessen Werke sich häufig mit der lebendigen städtischen Landschaft seiner Heimatstadt Glasgow auseinandersetzen. Sein umfangreiches Schaffen umfasst Gedichte, Kurzgeschichten, Theaterstücke und Romane, in denen er Themen wie menschliche Verbindungen und kulturelle Identität erforscht. Spences unverwechselbarer Stil zeichnet sich durch scharfe Einblicke in das Innenleben seiner Charaktere und eine poetische Sensibilität aus, die sowohl zeitgenössische Schauplätze als auch historische Erzählungen zum Leben erweckt. Sein Schreiben spiegelt oft eine nachdenkliche Auseinandersetzung mit dem Zusammenspiel zwischen dem Spirituellen und dem Alltäglichen wider.
Stone Garden and Other Stories
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
STONE GARDEN is a collection of 12 stories set in Glasgow and around the world, but always with the Scottish collection. All the stories are marked by Alan Spence's wry humour and the tender beauty of his descriptions of a remembered childhood.
Clear Light
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
150 haiku bursting with Alan Spence's characteristic verve and wit.
'One of Scotland's most accomplished literary talents' The Times schovat popis
A superb new collection of haiku and other short poetic forms on the theme of Glasgow - its people, landscape, culture. Incorporating some of the poems which appeared decades ago in the much sought-after collection of the same title, Glasgow Zen includes mostly new material from this highly popular and exquisite poet.
Night Boat
- 464 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
Set under the skies of eighteenth-century Japan, Night Boat is a tale of fear, devotion and the power of the spirit against all odds.
Thomas Glover is a restless young man with dreams of escaping Aberdeen. Abandoning his childhood sweetheart, he takes a posting as a trader in Japan in 1858. Within ten years he amasses a great fortune. Yet behind Glovers astonishing success lies a man cut to the heart.
A new edition of a long-standing text from a major Scottish writer - with added classroom activities.
The BORO's 37mins: Celebrating 25 years...Back from the brink.
- 180 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Just Trying to Make Sense of It All
- 100 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Exploring a variety of topics, this collection presents the author's thoughts and musings expressed in a rhyming format. Rather than traditional poetry, it offers a unique blend of personal reflections and creative expression, inviting readers to engage with the author's whimsical and introspective style.
