A collection of poems, radio plays and short stories written by Jessie Kesson.
Jessie Kesson Boeken
Het werk van Jessie Kesson keert vaak terug naar thema's van kindertijd en jeugd doorgebracht in het ruige landschap van Noordoost-Schotland. Haar literaire stijl legt trouw de lokale taal en het landschap vast, en transporteert lezers naar de periode tussen de wereldoorlogen. Ze concentreert zich consequent op sociale thema's en de impact van historische gebeurtenissen op kleine gemeenschappen. Haar geschriften zijn diep autobiografisch en verkennen indringend menselijke veerkracht tegen de achtergrond van tegenspoed.
The narrative centers on a sensitive child growing up in an Elgin slum, exploring her emotional journey and eventual relocation to an Aberdeenshire orphanage. Jessie Kesson, recognized for her autobiographical storytelling, also authored other notable works like Glitter of Mica and Where the Apple Ripens. Her writing extended to radio plays for the BBC, earning her acclaim as a top writer in that medium, with Stewart Conn praising her exceptional talent. Kesson's work reflects deep themes of childhood and resilience.
An unforgettable portrait of a world that has now vanished forever, Glitter of Mica is a moving evocation of a close-knit rural community in the first half of the 20th century.
Where the Apple Ripens
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Collection of short stories which draw heavily upon Jessie Kesson's own experiences of growing up in a small town in Scotland. The title story, Where the Apple Ripens, is the story of Isabel Emslie, a young girl facing up to her last day at school and an uncertain future in service in the town.
Another Time, Another Place
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A moving portrayal of the tragic consequences of a clash of cultures, Another Time, Another Place is a haunting tale of love and war from one of Scotland's finest authors.
A gritty and moving portrayal of a young girl facing up to hardship and deprivation, written with warmth, humour and insight, Jessie Kesson's classic autobiographical novel is widely regarded as her finest work.
The Jessie Kesson omnibus
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This omnibus contains three of Jessie Kesson's novels: The White Bird Passes, Glitter of Mica and Another Time Another Place. It also includes her collection of short stories, Where the Apple Ripens.
