Aye Write! Scotland's Books with Robert Crawford
Mitchell Library
Glasgow
1pm
£7/£6
From Treasure Island to Trainspotting, Scotland’s rich literary tradition has influenced writing across centuries and cultures far beyond its borders. One of Scotland’s leading poets
presents the glories of fifteen centuries of Scottish literature. From the medieval masterpiece of St Columba’s Iona – the earliest surviving Scottish work – to the imaginative, thriving world of twenty-first century writing with authors such as Ali Smith and James Kelman, this outstanding collection traces the development of literature in Scotland and explores the cultural, linguistic and literary heritage of the nation. Scotland's Books is a definitive guide.
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Add to BasketScotland's Books: The Penguin History Of Scottish Literature - Paperback -
£15.99
Stretching from the earliest written monuments during the Roman Empire to the thriving world of modern Scottish imaginative writing, this title is packed with research on some of the best works of a literature that extends far beyond the borders in which it was written.
