This hilarious novel charts the rise and fall (and perhaps the rise again) of Magnus Merriman-would-be lover, writer, politician, idealist and crofter-moved by dreams of greatness and a talent for farcical defeat. Convinced that 'small nations are safer to live in than big ones', Magnus becomes a Nationalist candidate for the parliamentary seat of 'Kinluce'. With details based on Linklater's own experiences in an East Fife by-election in 1933, the way is set for a satirical and irreverent portrait of Scottish life, ...
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This hilarious novel charts the rise and fall (and perhaps the rise again) of Magnus Merriman-would-be lover, writer, politician, idealist and crofter-moved by dreams of greatness and a talent for farcical defeat. Convinced that 'small nations are safer to live in than big ones', Magnus becomes a Nationalist candidate for the parliamentary seat of 'Kinluce'. With details based on Linklater's own experiences in an East Fife by-election in 1933, the way is set for a satirical and irreverent portrait of Scottish life, literature and politics in the 1930s. Nothing is sacred and no-one is spared.
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308pp. paperback 8vo: near Fine [text is age browned; else nrF] A humorous novel satirizing Scottish life, literature and politics of the 1930s by the prolific and eclectic British writer Linklater. Originally published in 1934, the novel is based on the author's own experiences in an East Fyfe by-election in 1933.
Bridlington,
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE,
UNITED KINGDOM
$11.91
Add this copy of Magnus Merriman to cart. $11.91, good condition, Sold by P.N. Emery rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bridlington, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1959 by Penguin Books.
Add this copy of Magnus Merriman to cart. $13.72, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1959 by Penguin Books.
Add this copy of Magnus Merriman to cart. $14.03, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1990 by Canongate.
Add this copy of Magnus Merriman to cart. $14.66, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1934 by Jonathan Cape.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) 1st edition, 3rd impression. A few spots of foxing on fore-edge; binding tight; some wear to board edges & spine; lettering on spine worn away.
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