Its Colours They Are Fine
- 272pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Alan Spence's debut collection of short stories is a timeless portrait of Glasgow, and an acknowledged piece of classic Scottish writing. Introduced by Janice Galloway
Alan Spence Livres
1 janvier 1947
Alan Spence est un écrivain écossais dont l'œuvre explore fréquemment le paysage urbain vivant de sa ville natale, Glasgow. Sa production prolifique couvre la poésie, les nouvelles, les pièces de théâtre et les romans, examinant les thèmes de la connexion humaine et de l'identité culturelle. Le style distinctif de Spence se caractérise par un aperçu perspicace de la vie intérieure de ses personnages et une sensibilité poétique qui donne vie aux décors contemporains comme aux récits historiques. Son écriture reflète souvent un engagement réfléchi sur l'interaction entre le spirituel et le quotidien.
Stone Garden and Other Stories
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
STONE GARDEN is a collection of 12 stories set in Glasgow and around the world, but always with the Scottish collection. All the stories are marked by Alan Spence's wry humour and the tender beauty of his descriptions of a remembered childhood.
Clear Light
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
150 haiku bursting with Alan Spence's characteristic verve and wit.
'One of Scotland's most accomplished literary talents' The Times schovat popis
A superb new collection of haiku and other short poetic forms on the theme of Glasgow - its people, landscape, culture. Incorporating some of the poems which appeared decades ago in the much sought-after collection of the same title, Glasgow Zen includes mostly new material from this highly popular and exquisite poet.
Night Boat
- 464pages
- 17 heures de lecture
Set under the skies of eighteenth-century Japan, Night Boat is a tale of fear, devotion and the power of the spirit against all odds.
Thomas Glover is a restless young man with dreams of escaping Aberdeen. Abandoning his childhood sweetheart, he takes a posting as a trader in Japan in 1858. Within ten years he amasses a great fortune. Yet behind Glovers astonishing success lies a man cut to the heart.
A new edition of a long-standing text from a major Scottish writer - with added classroom activities.
The BORO's 37mins: Celebrating 25 years...Back from the brink.
- 180pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Just Trying to Make Sense of It All
- 100pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Exploring a variety of topics, this collection presents the author's thoughts and musings expressed in a rhyming format. Rather than traditional poetry, it offers a unique blend of personal reflections and creative expression, inviting readers to engage with the author's whimsical and introspective style.
