The Vital Spark - Munro, Neil
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The Vital Spark is a fictional Clyde puffer (small steamboat), created by Scottish writer Neil Munro. As its captain, the redoubtable Para Handy, often says: "the smertest boat in the coastin' tred". Puffers seem to have been regarded fondly even before Munro began publishing his short stories in the Glasgow Evening News in 1905. This may not be surprising, for these small steamboats were then providing a vital supply link around the west coast and Hebrides islands of Scotland. The charming rascality of the stories went well beyond the reality of a commercial shipping business, but they…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The Vital Spark is a fictional Clyde puffer (small steamboat), created by Scottish writer Neil Munro. As its captain, the redoubtable Para Handy, often says: "the smertest boat in the coastin' tred". Puffers seem to have been regarded fondly even before Munro began publishing his short stories in the Glasgow Evening News in 1905. This may not be surprising, for these small steamboats were then providing a vital supply link around the west coast and Hebrides islands of Scotland. The charming rascality of the stories went well beyond the reality of a commercial shipping business, but they brought widespread fame. They appeared in the newspaper over 20 years, were collected in book form by 1931, inspired the 1953 film The Maggie, and came out as three popular television series, dating from 1959 to 1995.
Autorenporträt
Neil Munro, a famous Scottish writer and journalist, wrote the engrossing story "Gilian the Dreamer: His Fancy, His Love, and Adventure." Munro, known for his colorful storytelling and insightful observations of Scottish culture, provides readers with a fully imagined novel that combines aspects of romance, adventure, and introspection. In "Gilian the Dreamer," Munro introduces readers to the title character, Gilian, a young man with a vivid imagination and a desire for adventure. As Gilian travels through Scotland's rocky landscapes, he becomes involved in a series of romantic entanglements and perilous adventures that test his resolve and challenge his perceptions of reality. Munro's work is laced with lyrical beauty and evocative descriptions of the Scottish countryside, transporting readers to a world where dreams and reality meet. Munro uses Gilian's experiences to explore themes of love, longing, and the transformational power of the imagination. As Gilian sets off on a journey of self-discovery, Munro challenges readers to consider the nature of dreams and the pursuit of passion in the face of adversity. With its vibrant characters, wide settings, and timeless themes, "Gilian the Dreamer" exemplifies Munro's literary prowess and lasting legacy in Scottish literature.