If This Were Real - 'The best of the new in contemporary Scottish poetry.' RON BUTLIN, Sunday Herald - Softcover

Stevenson, Gerda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1804252433 ISBN 13: 9781804252437

Publisher: Luath Press Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

In this new edition of her first full-length collection, Gerda Stevenson invites readers into a world rich with music – skipping rhymes, heartfelt laments and lively dance tunes. Her poetry dances across themes of butterflies, snowberries and the bittersweet echoes of childhood, alongside reflections on Bosnia, Iraq and Scotland’s own landscapes. If This Were Real serves as an autobiographical tapestry, weaving together personal and political narratives that resonate deeply with our shared humanity. 

This collection is ideal for poetry enthusiasts, readers of contemporary Scottish literature and anyone intrigued by the interplay of personal experience and broader societal themes. It’s a perfect book for those who appreciate the musicality of language and the power of storytelling in verse.

About this title

About the Author

GERDA STEVENSON is a multi-talented, award-winning Scot. The writer, actor, singer, and director has produced widely recognised

works. This recognition consists of multiple awards, including a BAFTA for Best Film Actress Award. Stevenson has travelled the

world with her previously published theatre productions and poetry, which have also received much acclaim.

Edition details

• Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1804252433
• ISBN 13: 9781804252437
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96