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'Over the years [Crichton Smith's] poetry has increased in strangeness and beauty. He is a poet of his own discontents, but one who has submitted his unrest to the demands of the imagination.' - Times Literary Supplement
As a child Iain Crichton Smith spoke Gaelic in his village on the island of Lewis. At school in Stornoway he spoke English. Like many islanders before and since, his culture is divided: two languages, two histories entailing exile, a central theme of his poetry in both tongues. His divided perspective sharply delineates the tyranny of history and religion, of the cramped life of small communities; it also gives him a tender eye for the struggle of women and men in a world defined by denials. "Collected Poems" includes forty years' work and proves that big themes - love, history, power, submission, death - can be addressed without the foil of irony and acquire resonance when given a local habitation and a voice that risks pure, impassioned speech.
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR004205709
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Librería: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Nº de ref. del artículo: Z1-F-055-01033
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Librería: Twice Sold Tales, Ashfield, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. crease on binding - minor pencil note taking - minor staining to page edge - otherwise binding fine contents fine - enjoy. Nº de ref. del artículo: MY-LSUF-EQDC
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Librería: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, Reino Unido
Paper covers. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st paperback edition. Little used. Eyecatching cover picture by Felix Vallotton . Weight: 1.0 Language: English. Nº de ref. del artículo: 40719
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Paper covers. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English. Nº de ref. del artículo: 40367
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Librería: Hadwebutknown, Birnam, PERTH, Reino Unido
First Edition. Comprehensive selection (398pp) of his output. 1st paperback edition of this prize-winning collection. Softcovers, VG. Nº de ref. del artículo: 15132
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Librería: Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, Reino Unido
Original decorated wrappers. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. First Paperback Edition. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine uncreased. ; 21.6 x 13.5 cms; 398 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: LCH45900
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Librería: Deeside Books, Ballater, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Softcover with clean text block, some foxing on the edge block, otherwise in Very Good condition, pp398. First edition, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, A collection of poems by Iain Crichton Smith. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 010503
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