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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.



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‘Wilson’s revelling in Scots is a partly political act for him, but it's also a glorious roll in some wonderful language for his readers - words like glumshy, tattermallion and hauberkt make these poems sing and grumble and rage. The power and musicality of Scots comes to the fore in poems full of energy and passion.'

A Map for the Blind: Poems chiefly in the Scots

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      Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/03/2011
      ISBN13: 9781906817824, 978-1906817824
      ISBN10: 1906817820

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review

      ‘Wilson’s revelling in Scots is a partly political act for him, but it's also a glorious roll in some wonderful language for his readers - words like glumshy, tattermallion and hauberkt make these poems sing and grumble and rage. The power and musicality of Scots comes to the fore in poems full of energy and passion.'

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