Neil Munro

Erchie, My Droll Friend (eBook, ePUB)

Highland Humor: Tales of Wit and Warmth from the Scottish Countryside

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Neil Munro's 'Erchie, My Droll Friend' is a collection of humorous and heartwarming short stories set in the Scottish Highlands. Munro's writing style is characterized by its rich, authentic dialect and vivid descriptions of rural life in Scotland. The stories, originally published in the Glasgow Evening News, provide a glimpse into the everyday adventures of the lovable character Erchie, a hardworking and witty Highlander. The book's literary context lies in the tradition of Scottish humor and regional literature, capturing the essence of rural Scotland in the early 20th century. Munro's keen observations and engaging storytelling make 'Erchie, My Droll Friend' a delightful read for those interested in Scottish culture and humor. Neil Munro, a Scottish journalist and writer, drew inspiration for his stories from the people and landscapes of his homeland. His experiences as a journalist allowed him to capture the authentic voices and experiences of the Scottish people, which is evident in his portrayals of characters like Erchie. 'Erchie, My Droll Friend' is a charming and entertaining book that will appeal to readers who appreciate wit, warmth, and a good dose of Scottish charm.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 301
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066217174
• Artikelnr.: 58753783

Autorenporträt

Neil Munro (1863 - 1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic. He was a serious writer, but is now mainly known for his humorous short stories, originally written under the pen name Hugh Foulis. The best known of these stories are about the fictional Clyde puffer the Vital Spark and her captain Para Handy but they also include stories about the waiter and kirk beadle Erchie MacPherson and the traveling drapery salesman Jimmy Swan. They were originally published in the Glasgow Evening News, but collections were published as books. A key figure in Scottish literary circles, Munro was a friend of the writers J. M. Barrie, John Buchan, Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham and Joseph Conrad and the artists Edward A. Hornel, George Houston, Pittendrigh MacGillivray and Robert Macaulay Stevenson. He was an early promoter of the works of both Conrad and Rudyard Kipling.