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Eric Robert Russell Linklater CBE (8 March 1899 – 7 November 1974) was a Welsh-born Scottish poet, fiction writer, military historian, and travel writer. For The Wind on the Moon, a children's fantasy novel, he won the 1944 Carnegie Medal from the Library Association for the year's best children's book by a British subject. [1] Early life.
Eric Linklater (born March 8, 1899, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales—died November 7, 1974, Aberdeen, Scotland) was a British novelist, poet, and historical writer noted for his satiric wit. Linklater began studying medicine at Aberdeen University but switched to English literature.
Eric Linklater has 122 books on Goodreads with 5461 ratings. Eric Linklater’s most popular book is The Wind on the Moon.
Feb 3, 2021 · Linklater, Eric, 1899-1974, Authors, Scottish -- 20th century -- Biography Publisher London : J. Murray Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English
Eric Robert Russell Linklater was a Welsh-born Scottish writer of novels and short stories, military history, and travel books. For The Wind on the Moon, a children's fantasy novel, he won the 1944 Carnegie Medal from the Library Association for the year's best children's book by a British subject. ...more. Combine Editions. Eric Linklater’s books.
Eric Linklater, Nicolas Bentley (Illustrator) 3.94. 1,285 ratings92 reviews. Winner of the Carnegie Medal. In the English village of Midmeddlecum, Major Palfrey asks his two daughters to behave themselves while he is off at war.
Eric Robert Russell Linklater lived from 8 March 1899 to 7 November 1974. He was an author who wrote 23 novels, plus a great deal more. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
