The New Penguin Book of Scottish Verse

by Robert Crawford (Editor), Mick Imlah (Editor)

Spanning more than 15 centuries of verse, this unrivaled collection presents the rich stylistic and linguistic currents of Scottish poetry in a clear yet nuanced manner. Readers will find both in the original and modern translation great cornerstones of Scotland s early poetic traditions, substantial selections from the late medieval period, and generous representations of the widely-loved ballads. Seminal poets like Burns, Stevenson, and McDiarmid form part of the book's core, and the 20th century brings readers up to the present day with the work of the finest contemporary poets. Mingling Highland and Lowland, religious and profane, poems by kings and crofters, The New Penguin Book of Scottish Verse is the pre-eminent guide to the whole of Scotland s poetry.

Genres: Poetry

592 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2000

About the author

Robert Crawford FRSE FBA (b. 1959) is a Scottish poet, scholar and critic. He is emeritus Professor of English at the University of St Andrews.

Reviews

[*❆ Kαɾҽɳ ❆* · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only read "Auld Lang Syne", didn't like it much because of the old English language