Reading Douglas Dunn

Modern Scottish Writers

by Robert Crawford (Editor), David Kinloch (Editor)

This book presents a critical analysis of the poems, short stories and plays of Douglas Dunn. It also surveys Dunn's life - his friendship with Philip Larkin, his time spent in the USA and his growing political beliefs. A bibliography is included. Contributors to the book include the poets Glyn Maxwell, Sean O'Brien, Bernard O'Donogue and Dave Smith. "Reading Douglas Dunn" should be of interest to students of poetry, contemporary literature and Scottish literature from secondary level upwards, and to teachers and general readers.

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 1993

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.