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Book SynopsisOne of the central figures of twentieth-century Scottish literature, Edwin Morgan was a prolific letter-writer. His correspondence, like his poetry, is wide-ranging, full of generosity and enthusiasm, and above all a testament to his lifelong commitment to exploring the possibilities of poetry. This selection of his letters, spanning Morgan's full career as a teacher and writer, enables readers to track the development of his ideas, his friendships and his creative collaborations. At the same time it provides a superbly engaging portrait of a man with a boundless interest in the fast-changing world around him.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Prologue, 5 1950s, 6 1960s, 52 1970s, 243 1980s, 324 1990s, 386 2000s, 463 Further Reading, 519 Index