Voices from Their Ain Countrie: The Poems of Marion Angus and Violet Jacob (Association for Scottish Literary Studies)

Angus, Marion; Jacob, Violet

ISBN 10: 0948877766 / ISBN 13: 9780948877766

Published by Assn for Scottish Literary Studies, 2006

About this Item

Softcover, light shelfwear, otherwise in Near Fine condition, glossary, bibliography. First edition, pp402. The year 2006 marks the 60th anniversary of the deaths of two major 20th-century Scottish poets: Marions Angus and Violet Jacob. Both women hailed from the North-East of Scotland, and both produced poetry coloured by the voices and music of the region - although they also drew on influences from across Europe and beyond. Serious and whimsical, radical and emotional, the poetry of Angus and Jacob continues to enthrall. More than 200 poems are included in this comprehensive anthology, and editor Katherine Gordon traces their similarities and differences to provide an invaluable critical background for a full appreciation of their work. Seller Inventory # 013272

Bibliographic Details

Title: Voices from Their Ain Countrie: The Poems of...

Publisher: Assn for Scottish Literary Studies

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

The year 2006 marks the 60th anniversary of the deaths of two major 20th-century Scottish poets: Marions Angus and Violet Jacob. Both women hailed from the North-East of Scotland, and both produced poetry coloured by the voices and music of the region - although they also drew on influences from across Europe and beyond. Serious and whimsical, radical and emotional, the poetry of Angus and Jacob continues to enthrall. More than 200 poems are included in this comprehensive anthology, and editor Katherine Gordon traces their similarities and differences to provide an invaluable critical background for a full appreciation of their work.

Review:

"A splendid new anthology." -- Lesley Duncan, Poetry Editor, The Herald, August 8 2006