The Goose Girl and Other Stories

ISBN-10: 1448204844
ISBN-13: 9781448204847
Category: Fiction
Pages: 318
Language: English
Published: 2011-09-28
Publisher: A&C Black
Author: Eric Linklater

Description

Eric Linklater was one of the most respected and prolific Scottish writers of this century, yet more than twenty-five years have passed since his last collection of short stories was published. This selection covers Linklater's entire writing life. The settings are as various as the places where he lived - Orkney, India, California, Edinburgh and the Highlands - the events that take place, both fantastic and sensual in their depiction. A strong seam of Scottish history and culture runs through much of Linklater's work. The short stories include classics of the form, such as The Goose Girl and Kind Kitty, and wild variations on fairy stories, medieval myths, bawdy folktales, Viking sagas and 1920s crime reports. They derive from the magic of the world - love, beauty, ambition, drink and language. Their exuberant invention and comic verve provide glorious evidence for George Mackay Brown's assertion that 'Linklater is one of Scotland's best story-tellers ever'.

Get the book

Similar books

The Goose Girl
By Shannon Hale
Shannon Hale has drawn on her incredible gift for storytelling to create a powerful and magical grown-up fairytale.
The Goose Girl
By Shannon Hale
This first book in award-winning, bestselling author Shannon Hale's beloved Books of Bayern series returns with a gorgeous brand new cover.
The Goose Girl
By Shannon Hale
In this first book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's beloved YA fantasy series Books of Bayern, Princess Ani must become a goose girl before she can become queen.
Enna Burning
By Shannon Hale
In this second book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's beloved YA fantasy series Books of Bayern, the fire could save Enna . . . or destroy her.
A Goose Girl: A Retelling of the Goose Girl
By K. M. Shea
Unfortunately for the former goose girl, the princess has other plans.When her charge flees, Rynn's not only forced to take the princess's place, but she must also contend with a spiteful fairy horse, a good dose of political intrigue, and ...
Forest Born
By Shannon Hale
A brilliant addition to the Books of Bayern, this book is a treat for fans of this series, and stands alone for readers who might be discovering the joys of Shannon Hale's writing for the first time.
River Secrets
By Shannon Hale
This third book in award-winning, bestselling author Shannon Hale's beloved Books of Bayern series returns with a gorgeous brand new cover.
The Goose Girl

The Goose Girl
The Goose Girl (EasyRead Large Edition)
By Harold MacGrath
Harold MacGrath. she gave no heed. The colonel persisted. Without a word in reply, she resolutely sought the nearest policeman. Wallenstein, remaining where he was, laughed. Meantime the policeman frowned.
Goose Chase
By Patrice Kindl
Here is a sprightly tale of magic and romance, in which those geese play a most surprising role.