A Map for the Blind
Poems chiefly in the Scots language
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Luath Press Ltd
Published:1st Mar '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Written mostly in Scots, Rab Wilson's A Map for the Blind deals with topics ranging from satirical social commentary to sublime shots of everyday life with his characteristic wit and insight.
From a poignant reflection into the 'black hairt' of the coal industry, to a nostalgic and spirited look at classic bicycles, to wondering if anyone was listening to 'Holy Gordon's Prayer', Rab Wilson delivers a vibrant picture of Scotland which we can't fail to recognise.
Rab Wilson is one of the best poets now working in Scotland. In the interest of his language,subject matter, form of address, development of style and perspective and tone, he is far more curious and willing to take risks than almost all of his contemporaries.PROFESSOR ALAN RIACH
...poetry to rival the best published in Scotland, or written by a Scot in the past 30 years. Bursting with ambition, technically brilliant and funny.Scotland on Sunday on Accent o the Mind
Executed with great skill and verbal energy... this venerable text is intriging, amusing and 'doonright eccentric'. PROFESSOR WILLY MALEY on The Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam, in Scots
ISBN: 9781906817824
Dimensions: 210mm x 135mm x 11mm
Weight: 210g
129 pages