The Big House by Naomi Mitchison (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Big House by Naomi Mitchison, Moira Burgess The Big House is a childrens book with much to say to adult readers. On one level it is a charming and absorbing fantasy novel with a fairy hill, a Brounie and an enchanted piper all drawn from Celtic myth and legend, set in a West Highland village which is clearly Carradale in Kintyre, Naomi Mitchisons home for many years. On another level it is an examination of the social relationships in such a village at the time (it was first published in 1950), and this too is rooted in Mitchisons Carradale life. Su from the Big House and Winkie the fishermans son have the same ancestry and their time-travel adventures show that their respective positions have changed back and forth over the years. Why should there be any difference between them now? Moira Burgess is a novelist, short story writer and literary historian who lives in Glasgow, but was brought up in Kintyre, the setting of The Big House. She is the author of Mitchisons Ghosts (Humming Earth, 2008), on supernatural and mythical elements in the writing of Naomi Mitchison, and is working on a collected edition of Mitchisons essays and journalism to be published in several volumes by Kennedy & Boyd. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Big House is a childrens book with much to say to adult readers. On one level it is a charming and absorbing fantasy novel with a fairy hill, a Brounie and an enchanted piper all drawn from Celtic myth and legend, set in a West Highland village which is clearly Carradale in Kintyre, Naomi Mitchisons home for many years. On another level it is an examination of the social relationships in such a village at the time (it was first published in 1950), and this too is rooted in Mitchisons Carradale life. Su from the Big House and Winkie the fishermans son have the same ancestry and their time-travel adventures show that their respective positions have changed back and forth over the years. Why should there be any difference between them now? Moira Burgess is a novelist, short story writer and literary historian who lives in Glasgow, but was brought up in Kintyre, the setting of The Big House. She is the author of Mitchisons Ghosts (Humming Earth, 2008), on supernatural and mythical elements in the writing of Naomi Mitchison, and is working on a collected edition of Mitchisons essays and journalism to be published in several volumes by Kennedy & Boyd. Author Biography Naomi Mitchison [1897-1999] was a literary phenomenon. Tireless in her writing, and unafraid and often highly unconventional in her opinions, she left an extraordinary legacy. There are novels for adults and children, based on the classical ancient world, and on the immediately contemporary, stressing at different times her deep interest in Scottish and African societies, and her concerns for the future. She also wrote poetry and plays, memoirs, a war diary, political articles and reviews, and non-fiction - dealing with issues as different as birth control, North Sea Oil and GM crops. The Naomi Mitchison Library publishes her most significant works of fiction and biography, as well as background material and commentary. Details ISBN1849210438 Author Moira Burgess Pages 174 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1849210438 ISBN-13 9781849210430 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-11-25 Short Title BIG HOUSE Language English Media Book Birth 1897 Death 1999 Series The Naomi Mitchison Library Imprint Kennedy And Boyd Place of Publication Glasgow Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher Zeticula Ltd UK Release Date 2010-11-25 AU Release Date 2010-11-25 NZ Release Date 2010-11-25 DEWEY 823.912 Series Number 30 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40285270;

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