{"product_id":"red-star-over-hebrides-9781739207717","title":"Red Star Over Hebrides","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDonald S. Murray's childhood on the edge of Lewis inspired him to write songs, verse, and stories that reflect the literary traditions, political unrest, and religious fervor of Russia. The narratives in his work shift between myth, history, the absurd, moving, satirical, and everyday, underlining the truth of the opening line: \"I can see these islands mirror Russia.\" \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taproot Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonald S. Murray, raised on the fringes of Lewis, had a deep connection with Russia, despite its physical distance. The rich literary traditions of Russia were frequently discussed in his hometown, while the political turmoil and religious fervor that characterized its past and present occasionally influenced his life on the island. Drawing inspiration from the Russian canon, the songs, verses, and stories within these pages blend myth, history, absurdity, and moving moments, often with a satirical undertone. The extraordinary and diverse narratives showcased in this collection underscore the truth of its opening line: \"I can see these islands mirroring Russia.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonald S. Murray, raised on the fringes of Lewis, had a deep connection with Russia, despite its physical distance. The rich literary traditions of Russia were frequently discussed in his hometown, while the political turmoil and religious fervor that characterized its past and present occasionally influenced his life on the island. Drawing inspiration from the Russian canon, the songs, verses, and stories within these pages blend myth, history, absurdity, and moving moments, often with a satirical undertone. The extraordinary and diverse narratives showcased in this collection underscore the truth of its opening line: \"I can see these islands mirroring Russia.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonald S. Murray, raised on the fringes of Lewis, had a deep connection with Russia, despite its physical distance. The rich literary traditions of Russia were frequently discussed in his hometown, while the political turmoil and religious fervor that characterized its past and present occasionally influenced his life on the island. Drawing inspiration from the Russian canon, the songs, verses, and stories within these pages blend myth, history, absurdity, and moving moments, often with a satirical undertone. The extraordinary and diverse narratives showcased in this collection underscore the truth of its opening line: \"I can see these islands mirroring Russia.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 350g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 x 206 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781739207717\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donald S Murray","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44299879612666,"sku":"9781739207717","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1687536703566_book.jpg?v=1687806985","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/red-star-over-hebrides-9781739207717","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}