A Scots Quair - A Trilogy including Sunset Song, Cloud Howe, Grey Granite

A Scots Quair is a celebrated trilogy by Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon, consisting of Sunset Song (1932), Cloud Howe (1933), and Grey Granite (1934). The trilogy follows the life of Chris Guthrie, a young woman growing up in early 20th-century Scotland, as she navigates personal struggles, social change, and the harsh realities of rural and industrial life.

Synopsis of the Trilogy:

• Sunset Song – Set in rural Aberdeenshire, this novel follows Chris Guthrie’s coming-of-age as she experiences the hardships of farm life, the trauma of family tragedy, and the impact of World War I on her community. Torn between her love for the land and the desire for education and independence, Chris represents the tension between tradition and modernity in Scotland.

• Cloud Howe – Now widowed, Chris moves to a small town where she remarries a minister. The novel explores themes of religious hypocrisy, political unrest, and the struggles of the working class. Chris becomes more aware of the broader social and economic changes affecting Scotland in the early 20th century.

• Grey Granite – Chris relocates to an industrial city, witnessing the harsh realities of urban poverty and the rise of socialist movements. She is drawn into the struggles of the working class, reflecting the shifting social landscape of Scotland. The trilogy concludes with Chris as a resilient but deeply changed woman, shaped by the forces of history and personal hardship.

Themes and Significance:

A Scots Quair is a powerful exploration of Scottish identity, social change, feminism, and class struggle. Written in a lyrical blend of Scots and English, it remains a cornerstone of Scottish literature, celebrated for its rich character development and profound social commentary.

A good well preserved copy of this early 1970's edition of this famous 20th century trilogy. There are a few nicks to the original dustcover and some light fading but otherwise good. The inside pages are bright and clean throughout with just age-related tanning to the paper. There is an ink written dedication on the inside front end-paper.

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