![]() ![]() It has this beautiful poetry and lyricism while still feeling grounded in a tradition and that is pretty special.” “He looks for a way to reflect the rhythms and cadences of the language of the place he is talking about in a way a wider group of readers could enjoy. It’s a universal tale that is considered as relevant today as it was 90 years ago.ĭr Sarah Sharp of Aberdeen University said: “I think the way Grassic Gibbon uses language is unique and special. ![]() The novel was first published in 1932 and has been dramatised for the stage and big screen. The heart-breaking story captures the landscape and language of Aberdeenshire and is a tale of one passionate young women’s struggle in a time of great social change. ![]() Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon was published in 1932 and became internationally famous for its depiction of life in the north-east before and after the First World War. One of Scotland’s best loved novels is celebrating its 90th anniversary. ![]()
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