Brown, George Mackay (1921-1996), was a Scottish writer who won fame for his poetry, short stories, novels, and essays. Many of Brown’s works reflect the life and scenery of his native Orkney Islands in Scotland. In his writings, Brown drew on life in the farming and fishing communities of the Orkneys, their history and traditions. His works also explores the region’s myths and folklore, Christian faith, and the Scottish landscape.
Brown’s novels include Greenvoe (1972) and Magnus (1973). His many collections of short stories include A Calendar of Love (1967), Hawkfall (1974), and The Two Fiddlers (1974). His poetry collections include Loaves and Fishes (1959), Fishermen with Ploughs (1971), and Poems New and Selected (1971).
Brown was born on Oct. 17, 1921, in Stromness, on the Orkney Islands. He attended Edinburgh University. Brown died on April 13, 1996. His Autobiography was published in 1997, after his death.
