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Eric Linklater

    March 8, 1899 – November 7, 1974

    Eric Linklater was a writer whose works often explore the Scottish landscape and culture. His writing is characterized by vivid language and a sense of adventure, frequently aimed at younger readers. Linklater's stories are filled with fantasy and imagination, yet they touch upon universal themes of the human experience. His influence on British literature, particularly the children's fantasy genre, is undeniable.

    Eric Linklater
    Sealskin trousers and other stories
    A Man Over Forty
    A Spell For Old Bones
    Poet's Pub
    Mary, Queen of Scots
    The wind on the Moon
    • 2021
    • 2021
    • 2021

      The Lion and the Unicorn

      What England Has Meant to Scotland

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book explores the historical misfortunes of Scotland, attributing them to sectarian wars, the conflicts instigated by Edward I, and the transformative yet destructive impacts of the Industrial Revolution. It delves into the decline of Scotland's cultural heritage over time, providing a critical perspective on the nation's struggles and resilience. Authored by a proponent of Scottish Nationalism, it offers insights into the socio-political landscape of Scotland throughout its tumultuous history.

      The Lion and the Unicorn
    • 2018

      An enthralling biography of the renaissance Queen of Scotland from Carnegie Medal winning author, Eric Linklater.

      Mary, Queen of Scots
    • 2016

      The book is regarded as a significant literary work, valued by scholars and academicians for its contribution to literature. It is presented in its original print format, preserving its authenticity, including any marks or annotations from the first publication. This approach ensures that the book's true nature is maintained for future generations, highlighting its importance in the literary canon.

      The thistle and the pen; an anthology of modern Scottish writers
    • 2015

      Seria podręczników Crash Course to idealne antidotum na stres egzaminacyjny. Dzięki niej zaoszczędzisz czas i zyskasz pewność, że dysponujesz zebranymi w jednym miejscu informacjami, których potrzebujesz, aby zaliczyć zajęcia z danej dziedziny i zdać egzamin. Formuła serii sprawdza się od ponad 15 lat. Niezwykle przejrzysta forma podręczników, liczne tabele, ryciny i zestawienia są tak przemyślane, aby zainteresować studenta i ułatwić mu naukę. Autorami są studenci i nauczyciele akademiccy, czyli osoby, które doskonale wiedzą, na czym polega zdawanie egzaminu i jaki zakres materiału należy przyswoić, aby ten cel osiągnąć. Ani na chwilę nie zapominają oni o potrzebach swoich czytelników. Podkreślają i dowcipnie obrazują najważniejsze informacje, podają najczęściej spotykane pytania egzaminacyjne, pomijają zaś rzeczy zbędne i nieistotne.

      Metabolizm i żywienie Crash Course
    • 2012

      A literary Cheers—filled with British charm and wit Comprised of an entertaining series of vignettes that occur at the Pelican Pub in Downish, England, Poet's Pub is a humor-filled collection of stories by award winner Eric Linklater—one of the original titles commissioned by Penguin Classics founder Allen Lane—and again available to American readers. When an Oxford poet named Saturday Keith assumes control of the Pelican Pub, what he desires most is the peace and freedom to craft his poems without being disturbed. This is the least of what happens, for the local watering hole soon becomes an out-and-out attraction for various eccentric characters ranging from uncouth rogues to members of academia. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

      Poet's Pub
    • 2007

      Als die Brüder Timothy und Hew die Geheimnisse der Meere enträtseln und darüber hinaus noch, wie die beiden sich unter Wasser wie die Fische bewegen können, geraten sie in eine Tiefseewelt von blutrünstigen Piraten und in ein atemberaubendes Abenteuer. Nichts weniger steht auf dem Spiel, als die Rettung der Welt vor gnadenlosen Banditen. Angeführt wird die ruchlose Bande von zwei garstigen und Furcht erregenden Piratenkapitänen. Die planen nämlich, die Längen- und Breitengrade zu kappen. Und wie es manchmal so ist: Nur die beiden Brüder Timothy und Hew können die Welt retten. Sollte es den Schurken gelingen, die Knoten, wo sich Längen- und Breitengrade treffen, zu zerschlagen, wäre die Welt verloren. Also schwingen sich die jungen Helden wider Willen auf Reithaie, um vertrauensvolle Mitstreiter für ihre Mission zu suchen, unterstützt von allerlei Seegetier und abgesoffenen Seeleuten. Als es schließlich zu der großen Entscheidungsschlacht kommt, entpuppt sich ganz unerwartet jemand anderes als wahrer Held und Retter.

      Tiefseepiraten
    • 1983

      White Maa's Saga

      • 283 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The tale of a young man from Orkney who, after fighting in France, tries to become a doctor, fails and finds something like happiness in another direction.

      White Maa's Saga