Monarch of the glen based on book
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A first edition, first printing published by Chatto and Windus in 1941. A very good book without inscriptions. Light spotting to the text block. Small faded area to the foot of the spine, corresponding to the small chip at the foot of the good unclipped dust wrapper, which is strongly repaired internally – with small chips to the spine tips and corners.
A seminal work in Scottish literature, celebrated for its vivid portrayal of Highland life and culture. Set in the fictional Scottish estate of Glenbogle, the novel captivates readers with its colourful characters and humorous anecdotes. Mackenzie’s depiction of the Scottish landscape and its people resonates deeply, fostering a sense of pride and nostalgia. Through its enduring popularity, the novel continues to shape perceptions of Scotland and its rich heritage, leaving a lasting impact on literature and cultural identity.
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Availability: 1 in stockSKU: 18291Categories: 1940s, Books Into TVTags: Book, Compton Mackenzie, first edition, The Monarch of the Glen
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Monarch of the Glen
Do you love Scotland? And BBC programs? Every since we returned from Scotland last summer we’ve been slowly making our way back through one of our favorite shows—Monarch of the Glen.
We had to go old school to get back to it—DVDs. We already owned five of the seven seasons, and I added one of the missing ones when I stumbled on it at a used book store. I’m still missing the final season, but when we get there, I’ll get it. This is one of the reasons I still buy DVDs. Sometimes your favorites aren’t on any streaming platform, although you’ll be glad to know that I recently found it on Amazon Prime Video free with ads (see the preview below for link!).
One of the interesting things about this series is that while it is based on a book (most BBC shows are, that’s why, I contend, they are so much better than American shows!), the book was published in the 1940s. From what I can tell, they took some of the situations of the book and crafted a completely different story around them and put it in a contemporary setting. I really want to read the book and see the inspiration, but haven’t gotten to it yet!
Here’s the general gist of the series:
Archie Macdonald left the family home in Scotland’s Highlands nearly ten years ago and had n