Jamieson, Robert Alan

Da Happie Laand

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ISBN 13:
9781906817336
author:
Jamieson, Robert Alan
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Luath Press Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
388
Dimensions:
20.4 x 13.6 x 3.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.83

Description

Da Happie Laand by Robert Alan Jamieson is an experimental novel that explores themes of identity and belonging in 21st century Scotland. The story follows a Perth minister who takes in a stranger, known only as 'the son and heir to being lost', after he arrives with no memory of his past. As the stranger disappears, the events leading up to and following on from this are revealed through shifting perspectives that span both contemporary mystery and historical narrative. This novel extends the idea of Scottish empire and diaspora in imaginative ways, while addressing fundamental questions about what it means to be and where one belongs. Through its innovative structure and thoughtful exploration of complex themes, Da Happie Laand offers a unique reading experience that challenges readers to think critically about identity, community, and the human condition.

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