Poetry intertwining global journeys with Scottish roots.
If you're itching for a literary journey that both takes you around the world and deep into the heart of Scottish heritage, Alan Riach's "Homecoming" is a collection you shouldn't miss. Riach's poetry traverses from New Zealand to Istanbul, enjoining the universal with the distinctly local. His keen observations and poignant verses are vividly complemented by Alexander Moffat's illustrations, making this book a multifaceted exploration of humanity and home.
ISBN: 9781906817091
Authors:
Alan Riach
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
Date of Publication: 2009-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
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Photography,
Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.0
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Description
Homecoming puts Scotland in touch with the wider world, particularly fitting as the country prepares to welcome back its sons and daughters in a year-long celebration. Riach, himself a returned ex-pat, finds common humanity at home and abroad with a new book of inspired poetry carefully arranged in five sections, from the opening preludes to the diverse landscapes of Scotland, from Orkney to the Borders. Riach guides the reader around the globe from New Zealand through China to Mexico, Istanbul and Helsinki before returning home to Scotland in the final section, and the crux of the collection. In over 80 engaging poems, diverse in form and subject matter, Riach observes life with a poignancy, clarity and sometimes a hard edge that has earned him the reputation as one of the finest poets of his generation. Homecoming also includes beautiful original illustrations by artist Alexander Moffat.
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