The Changeling by Robin Jenkins
The modern Scottish classic; a heartbreaking, tragic portrait of an unexpected relationship. Introduced by Andrew Marr
If you are interested in books that are human and wise, then treat yourself this year to some Robin Jenkins -- ANDREW MARR
A remarkable writer * * The Times * *
A delight to read * * Times Literary Supplement * *
If you have not read Jenkins, this witty, affecting novel, which wears its political convictions lightly, is a wonderful place to start * * Financial Times * *
A poignant study of deprivation and alienation * * Times Educational Supplement * *
The Changeling is one of the best, most completely realised of Jenkins' novels. . the novel's real strength lies in the way its naturalistic surface is shot through with those moments of vision, dream, and ultimately nightmare . . . its reissue is long overdue -- ALAN SPENCE
Jenkins is quite simply a major contemporary writer * * Herald * *
Robin Jenkins is the most outstanding novelist that Scotland has produced since the war -- COMPTON MACKENZIE
A remarkable writer * * The Times * *
A delight to read * * Times Literary Supplement * *
If you have not read Jenkins, this witty, affecting novel, which wears its political convictions lightly, is a wonderful place to start * * Financial Times * *
A poignant study of deprivation and alienation * * Times Educational Supplement * *
The Changeling is one of the best, most completely realised of Jenkins' novels. . the novel's real strength lies in the way its naturalistic surface is shot through with those moments of vision, dream, and ultimately nightmare . . . its reissue is long overdue -- ALAN SPENCE
Jenkins is quite simply a major contemporary writer * * Herald * *
Robin Jenkins is the most outstanding novelist that Scotland has produced since the war -- COMPTON MACKENZIE
Robin Jenkins OBE was born in 1912 and has been hailed as Scotland's greatest fiction-writer. The author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the landmark novel The Cone-Gatherers, he received the Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun Award in 2002 for an outstanding contribution to Scottish life and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Saltire Society in 2003. He died in 2005.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786893994 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786893991 |
| Title | The Changeling |
| Author | Robin Jenkins |
| Series | Canons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2019-08-08 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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