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Norman MacCaig: Critical Essays

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Norman MacCaig was one of Scotland's best-loved contemporary poets, admired for his startling metaphors and imagery, and for his illuminating wit. This is both an introduction to Norman MacCaig the poet and an analysis of the thematic and linguistic aspects of his work. Many of Britain's leading poets, scholars and writers, including Sorley MacLean, Iain Crichton Smith, George Mackay Brown and Roderick Watson, bring together their thoughts on MacCaig's poetry, placing him in the context of the changing cultural movements and attitudes of the last 30 years.

Language: English

Pages: 162

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Release: May 20, 1991

ISBN: 0748602011

ISBN 13: 9780748602018

Norman MacCaig: Critical Essays

3/5 ( ratings)

Norman MacCaig was one of Scotland's best-loved contemporary poets, admired for his startling metaphors and imagery, and for his illuminating wit. This is both an introduction to Norman MacCaig the poet and an analysis of the thematic and linguistic aspects of his work. Many of Britain's leading poets, scholars and writers, including Sorley MacLean, Iain Crichton Smith, George Mackay Brown and Roderick Watson, bring together their thoughts on MacCaig's poetry, placing him in the context of the changing cultural movements and attitudes of the last 30 years.

Language: English

Pages: 162

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Release: May 20, 1991

ISBN: 0748602011

ISBN 13: 9780748602018

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