A Song Among the Stones by Kenneth Steven

A Song Among the Stones by Kenneth Steven

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Summary

In a pared-down sequence of poems, 'A Song among the Stones' tells a story of sixth century Celtic Christian monks and their faith, courage and determination on journeys from the west coast of Scotland to Iceland.

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A Song Among the Stones by Kenneth Steven

In the sixth century, Celtic Christian monks are thought to have made dangerous and difficult journeys from the west coast of Scotland to seek solitude in Iceland. This evocative, pared-down sequence of poems - the imaginary fragments of a lost manuscript - tells their remarkable, little known story of faith, courage and determination. 'A Song among the Stones' was first commissioned by BBC Radio 3's The Verb.

'There is a grave beauty in these lines, revealing a poetic voice of great sensitivity' 

-- Alexander McCall Smith, author, The No1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, on "Evensong""

Kenneth Steven was born in Glasgow in 1968 and spent his schooldays in Perthshire. He has studied in Norway and translates from both Norwegian and Sami. A widely published poet, novelist and children's author, his most recently published collections of poems include Evensong, Iona and Wild Horses. His translation of Lars Saaybe Christensen's Half Brother was a finalist for the 2004 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. He travels widely to give readings and writing workshops for both adults and youngsters. He lives in Dunkeld with his family.

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ISBN 13 9781846972126
ISBN 10 1846972124
Title A Song Among the Stones
Author Kenneth Steven
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2012-06-01
Number of pages 72
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.