An Orkney Tapestry

by George Mackay Brown

Book Overview

First published in 1969, An Orkney Tapestry, George Mackay Brown's seminal work, is a unique look at Orkney through the eye of a poet. Originally commissioned by his publisher as an introduction to the Orkney Islands, Brown approached the writing from a unique perspective and went on to produce a rich fusion of ballad, folk tale, short story, drama and environmental writing. The book, written at an early stage in the author's career, explores themes...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846974801
• ISBN13: 9781846974809
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Polygon
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.