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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.
Price: $17.00
Pages: 144
Publisher: Canongate Books
Imprint: Canongate Books
Publication Date:
19 August 2002
Trim Size: 5.83 X 4.37 in
ISBN: 9781841952932
Format: Paperback
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 offering deep and fulfilling pleasures.
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.