The Red Door by Iain Crichton Smith

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Although best known as one of Scotland's greatest modern poets, Iain Crichton Smith was also a prolific writer of short stories. These pieces form a central part of his oeuvre, demonstrating the range and versatility of his literary talent. This collection contains over 45 stories.

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The Red Door by Iain Crichton Smith

Although best known as one of Scotland's greatest modern poets, Iain Crichton Smith was also a prolific writer of short stories. These pieces form a central part of his oeuvre, demonstrating the range and versatility of his literary talent. This collection contains over 45 stories.

Iain Crichton Smith (1928 – 1998) was born in Glasgow, brought up on Lewis, and attended university in Aberdeen. After working as a teacher in Clydebank and Dumbarton, he taught at the High School in Oban until he took early retirement in 1977. He was the recipient of many literary awards and received an OBE in 1980. His widow, Donalda, still lives in Taynuilt, where the couple moved after their marriage in 1977.

Kevin MacNeil is an award-winning writer from the Outer Hebrides now living in Stirling. He is a novelist, poet, editor and screenwriter. His books include The Stornoway Way (Penguin, 2006), A Method Actor's Guide to Jekyll and Hyde (Polygon, 2011) and The Brilliant & Forever (Polygon, 2016).

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ISBN 13 9781841581606
ISBN 10 1841581607
Title The Red Door
Author Iain Crichton Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2001-11-23
Number of pages 678
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.