Neil Munro

The Lost Pibroch, and other Sheiling Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Tales of Tradition and Resilience in the Highlands

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Lost Pibroch, and other Sheiling Stories," Neil Munro explores the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore through a lens that captures the essence of rural life and the lyrical quality of the Gaelic spirit. Employing a narrative style that intertwines humor with poignant reflections, Munro's prose reflects a deep understanding of Scottish culture, history, and the challenges faced by its people. The collection features stories that evoke both nostalgia and reverence for the past, with 'The Lost Pibroch' serving as a centerpiece, illuminating the intersection of tradition and modernity in a rapidly changing world. Neil Munro, a prominent Scottish author and journalist born in the late 19th century, was deeply influenced by his surroundings. His upbringing in Argyll instilled in him a keen appreciation for Gaelic culture and the oral storytelling traditions within rural communities. Munro'Äôs experiences as a writer for leading Scottish newspapers and his engagement with local folklore provided him the insight necessary to weave these stories that celebrate the identity and resilience of the Scottish people. This collection is essential for readers interested in folklore, Scottish culture, and the narratives that shape communal identity. Munro's lyrical storytelling invites readers to reconnect with their roots and appreciate the profound legacy of the sheiling, making it a significant addition to any literary library.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664576729
• Artikelnr.: 58562452

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.