Sunset Song

Follow the coming of age story of Chris Guthrie in northern Scotland, as she navigates her love of the land, her family, and books. But as World War I begins and industrialization takes hold, Chris and her community must face emotional and political changes that threaten their way of life. Sunset Song, the first novel in the classic A Scots Quair trilogy by Lewis Grassic Gibbon is an innovative and passionate display of Scottish life in the early 20th century, blending Scots and English seamlessly. Discover why readers the world over have loved this book since its first publication in 1932, and why it's regularly voted the favorite Scottish book of all time. This edition includes an insightful introduction by Ali Smith, as well as helpful extras like maps, a glossary, and further reading notes.