Some Literature Associated with Loch Ness

There is some interesting literature that has been associated with the Loch Ness. This is partly due to the fascination that the public has for the monster and also the fact that the Scottish tradition of writing is still in effect. These books will give you a new insight into the various aspects of Scottish culture as well as welcoming you into the world of literary projects.

1. The Convenient Monster: This is a short story written by Leslie Charter in 1959. A later edition was released in 1962. During the course of the story Simon Templar delves into the mysteries that surround the monster. He finds a human culprit that has been pretending to be a monster. In a twist of fate the real monster attacks the person that has been impersonating it. This story was adapted for television in 1966. There is a certain level of ambiguity in the story but that is exactly how the monster has been developed so far.

2. The Mysterious Tadpole: This was a piece revived in 1977 by Steven Kellogg. It talks of a boy who receives a tadpole for a birthday present. This creature then grows and is revealed to be a descendant of the Loch Ness Monster. The book tends to trivialize the concept of a mysterious monster but for the first time we see reference to birth and reproduction.

3. The Horses of Lir: This is a 1981 piece by Roger Zelazny. It is found within an anthology of Unicorn Variations. The monster is identified as one of the creatures that are stabbed in a cave within the vicinity. The Celtic sea god Lir is at the heart of this expedition. A folklore approach to this piece brings a new dimension to the understanding of the monster.

4. Boggart and the Monster: This is a 1997 book which was written by Susan Cooper. The book describes a creature that is meant to change its shape but is now trapped in one form. This is a fantastic tale that can tickle the imagination although it contributes very little to the body of knowledge that has been collected in relation to the elusive monster in question.

5. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: This was a book written by the eminent children’s author J.K. Rowling. According to the book the monster is nothing more than the largest kelpie. The book is written for children and therefore you are not likely to find important historical analysis of the evidence that has been presented so far.

6. The Loch: This is a 2005 novel that was written by Steve Alten. While collating all the important evidence, a conclusion is reached at to the effect that the Loch Ness monster is a carnivorous eel. There is no scientific material to prove or disprove these aims but they are a new addition to the literary world. The literature reveals the search for knowledge about the creature and yet there are no obvious answers which can be used to define the outcome.