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Sunset Song: A Haunting Tale That Transports You to a Time of Great Upheaval

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Sunset Song (Penguin Classics)

by Lewis Grassic Gibbon

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	235 pages

Set against the backdrop of the First World War, Sunset Song is a haunting and deeply moving tale of love, loss, and resilience. Lewis Grassic Gibbon's masterpiece captures the lives of rural Scottish farmers as they grapple with the challenges of war and the changing world around them.

The novel follows the story of Chris Guthrie, a young woman who is forced to face the realities of life on her family's farm. Despite her father's opposition to her marrying, Chris falls in love with Ewan Tavendale, a soldier who embodies the old Scottish warrior spirit. As the war rages on, Ewan is called away to fight, leaving Chris to face the hardships of the farm alone.

Sunset Song is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of rural Scotland during a time of great change. Gibbon's prose is both lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable. The novel has been praised for its realism, its psychological depth, and its powerful depiction of the human condition.

If you are a fan of historical fiction, or if you are simply looking for a powerful and moving read, then I highly recommend Sunset Song. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish it.

About the Author

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Lewis Grassic Gibbon was born in 1901 in the village of Carnoustie, Scotland. He was the son of a railway worker and a schoolteacher. Gibbon was a brilliant student, and he won a scholarship to Aberdeen University. After graduating from university, Gibbon worked as a journalist and a teacher.

Gibbon began writing fiction in the early 1930s. His first novel, Sunset Song, was published in 1932. The novel was a critical and commercial success, and it established Gibbon as one of the leading writers of his generation.

Gibbon died in 1935 at the age of 34. He left behind a legacy of powerful and moving novels that continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.

Reviews

"Sunset Song is a masterpiece of Scottish literature. It is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and resilience. Gibbon's prose is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable." - The Guardian

"Sunset Song is a classic of Scottish literature. It is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of rural Scotland during a time of great change. Gibbon's characters are unforgettable, and his story is both heartbreaking and hopeful." - The New York Times

"Sunset Song is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. It is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish it." - The Washington Post

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Sunset Song (Penguin Classics)

by Lewis Grassic Gibbon

4.4 out of 5