From Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, YORKS, United Kingdom
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pp 283 A comprehensive collection of poems by Scottish academic and poet Derick Thomson who grew up on the island of Lewis speaking both Gaelic and English. This volume contains most of the poet's work published between 1951 and 1977 along with more recent poems. A line for line English translation is provided. Near very good in black cloth, a small white mark to the upper cover, water staining to the front end papers which the author has inscribed "For Alasdair, Derick Thomson". The binding is tight, the pages are crisp and clean. In a very good dust jacket, waterstained to the foot of the spine. Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item. Seller Inventory # 7189
Bibliographic Details
Title: Creachadh na Clarsaich / Plundering the Harp...
Publisher: Edinburgh Macdonald Publishers 1982
Publication Date: 1982
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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