Leaf and the Marble by Iain Crichton-Smith
Collection by Iain Crichton Smith begins as a holiday in Italy and is transformed into an exploration of the founding myths of Classical Rome, the poems explore the violence and cruelty of Roman society and contrast it with the world of nature.
Iain Crichton Smith was one of the best-loved and most prolific Scottish authors of the twentieth century. He was born in Glasgow, brought up in Lewis, and attended university in Aberdeen. After starting work 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. Stewart Conn was born in Glasgow in 1936. He has been called 'one of Scotland's most skilled and wide-ranging poets'. Over recent decades his work, with its distinctive rhythmic and lyrical qualities, has been widely published, anthologized and translated. His works include The Breakfast Room, The Loving Cup, Ghosts at Cockcrow and Stolen Light: Selected Poems. He lives in Edinburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857544008 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857544005 |
| Title | Leaf and the Marble |
| Author | Iain Crichton Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Carcanet Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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