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Gray's 'Lanark' Celebrated at Pitlochry Festival
1 Mar
Summary
- Alasdair Gray's 1981 novel 'Lanark' was celebrated.
- Actor Alan Cumming voices the new 'Lanark' audiobook.
- The event occurred at the Pitlochry Winter Words Festival.
A special episode of Bookclub, led by James Naughtie, recently celebrated the enduring legacy of Alasdair Gray's 1981 novel, 'Lanark.' The event took place at the Pitlochry Winter Words Festival, with actor Alan Cumming in attendance.
Cumming is the voice behind the newly released audiobook of 'Lanark,' a work that Gray himself described as 'a life in four books.' The narrative follows the interwoven journeys of Lanark and Duncan Thaw within the decaying urban landscapes of Unthank and Glasgow.
This novel is acclaimed for its unique fusion of realism and surrealism, and its experimental approach. It has been lauded by critics, with The Guardian calling it a 'landmark of twentieth century fiction.' The Times Literary Supplement recognized its profound insights into societal decay.
The special Bookclub episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre earlier this year.
