Orkney Poetry
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The Collected Poems Of George Mackay Brown - Paperback - George Mackay Brown
George Mackay Brown is recognised as one of Scotland's greatest 20th century lyric poets. This collected edition comprises a treasure trove of gems, bringing together his much-loved poems.
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In The Hanging Valley - Paperback - Yvonne Gray
Yvonne Gray's poems breathe with the air of Orkney, where she lives and works. She is a musician as well as a poet, and one can detect the musician's ear in her writing. Her poems address the changing landscapes of a dear place, its rich history and wildlife. They also pay homage to people of the past and present.
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Running With A Snow Leopard - Paperback - Pam Beasant
Pamela Beasant, originally from Glasgow, now lives and works in Stromness, Orkney. In 2007, she was appointed as the first George Mackay Brown Writing Fellow. 'Running With a Snow Leopard' is her first full-length collection of poetry.
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Selected Poems - Paperback - Edwin Muir
The poetry of Edwin Muir (translator of Kafka) bears oblique witness to some of the most traumatic events of the 20th century. Mick Imlah's selection of the Orkney poet's work represents a thorough revaluation of his poetic achievement.
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Whit Lassyz Ur Inty - Paperback - Alison Flett
This first collection of poems from Orkney-based Alison Flett (formerly Kermack) adopts previously male-dominated urban poetic language to bridge both male and female traditions. Alison has recently won the Belmont prize for children's poetry and has been shortlisted for the 2004 Scotsman/Orange short story award.
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