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Poverty Castle
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Poverty Castle
An idealistic family in Argyll wrestles with human nature, socialism and the quiet ironies of daily life.
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About the Ebook
Poverty Castle is an absorbing work of contrasts and subtle irony centred around an idealistic family in Argyll. A compelling novel, it deals with human nature, as always with Jenkins, and the socialism of industrial Glasgow.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A compelling work of contrasts and subtle irony from a Saltire Award lifetime achievement winner
- Features a foreword by Alan Warner, one of Scotland's best-loved literary figures
- A master novelist's exploration of the space between idealism and reality
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
About the Author
Robin Jenkins was born in 1912. He studied at Glasgow University and travelled and worked in Spain, Afghanistan and Borneo. He is the author of over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Fergus Lamont and The Cone Gatherers. In 2003 he was awarded a Saltire Award for Life-time Achievement. He died in 2005.Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 04 October 2011
Print Length: 317 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857901606
Format: Ebook
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