Book description
A superb new collection of haiku and other short poetic forms on the
theme of Glasgow - its people, landscape, culture. As always, Spence is
uniquely illuminating, witty and delightful. Incorporating some of the
poems which appeared decades ago in the much sought-after collection of
the same title, Glasgow Zen includes mostly new material from this
highly popular and exquisite poet. The 150 pieces in this exquisite
collection take the reader through the unfolding beauty of the passing
seasons, their fleeting delights presented in a pleasing pocket-size
format. Alan Spence is an award winning poet, playwright, novelist
and short story writer. His awards include the Glenfiddich Spirit of
Scotland Award, the Macallan Short Story Prize and the McVitie Prize for
Scottish Writer of the Year. He is Professor in Creative Writing at the
University of Aberdeen, where he is also Artistic Director of the annual
WORD Festival.
