A Gathering by Alexander Mccall Smith

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A poem does not have to be famous to be cherished. The best-known poems of Robert Burns have been loved by countless people over the years, but there are other poems that may be largely unknown that will mean a great deal to the few who are familiar with them.

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A Gathering by Alexander Mccall Smith

A poem does not have to be famous to be cherished. The best-known poems of Robert Burns have been loved by countless people over the years, but there are other poems that may be largely unknown that will mean a great deal to the few who are familiar with them.

'Lesser known works by Scottish poets have been hand-picked to show the divers and passionate voice of the country'

* Scots Magazine *

A haunting personal mixtape that gives voice to the ghosts of Scottish poetryThe personal nature of the collection allows McCall Smith to shine a light on lesser-known works. Every reader will find something to latch onto'

* Herald on Sunday *

'A beautifully curated, timeless collection'

* Woman’s Weekly *

‘Sit back - there is certainly plenty here to enjoy’

* Scotsman *

'The true excitement of discovery lies in the lesser known gems, [such as] Tessa Ransford's Nocturne Lewis. There are poems that seep Scotland through their very pores. A wonderful anthology'

* The Wee Review *

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the highly successful No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, which has sold over twenty-five million copies. Since then he has devoted his time to the writing of fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over forty-six languages and become bestsellers throughout the world. These include the 44 Scotland Street novels, first published as a serial novel in the Scotsman, the Isabel Dalhousie novels, the Von Igelfeld series and the Corduroy Mansions novels.

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ISBN 13 9781846975158
ISBN 10 1846975158
Title A Gathering
Author Alexander Mccall Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2020-04-23
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.