A collection of poems, radio plays and short stories written by Jessie Kesson.
Jessie Kesson Books
Jessie Kesson's work often returns to themes of childhood and youth spent in the rugged landscape of Northeast Scotland. Her literary style faithfully captures the local dialect and scenery, transporting readers to the interwar years. She consistently focuses on social themes and the impact of historical events on small communities. Her writings are deeply autobiographical, penetratingly exploring human resilience in the face of adversity.
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
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
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
- 154 pages
- 6 hours of reading
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
- 508 pages
- 18 hours of reading
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.
