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Glasgow Zen
Alan Spence
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Description for Glasgow Zen
Paperback. A collection of haiku and other short poetic forms on the theme of Glasgow - its people, landscape, and culture. It also incorporates some of the poems which appeared decades ago. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 107 x 12. Weight in Grams: 118.
A superb new collection of haiku and other short poetic forms on the theme of Glasgow - its people, landscape, culture. As always, Spence is uniquely illuminating, witty and delightful.
Incorporating some of the poems which appeared decades ago in the much sought-after collection of the same title, Glasgow Zen includes mostly new material from this highly popular and exquisite poet.
Product Details
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841952932
SKU
V9781841952932
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About Alan Spence
Alan Spence is an award winning poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. His awards include the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award, the Macallan Short Story Prize and the McVitie Prize for Scottish Writer of the Year. He is Professor in Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen, where he is also Artistic Director of the annual WORD Festival.
Reviews for Glasgow Zen
One of Scotland's most accomplished literary talents.
Times Literary Supplement
Spence takes a little moment of ordinary experience and transforms it, in the simplest possible manner, into something significant . . . He is a gentle writer, but never sentimental. The beautiful moments have always been earned. He is a writer to cherish, one ... Read more
Times Literary Supplement
Spence takes a little moment of ordinary experience and transforms it, in the simplest possible manner, into something significant . . . He is a gentle writer, but never sentimental. The beautiful moments have always been earned. He is a writer to cherish, one ... Read more