Michael Ogilvie Imlah, more commonly known as Mick Imlah, was a Scottish poet and editor whose work was characterized by its keen observation and sharp intellect. His poetry often explored the complexities of modern life, weaving personal reflections with broader cultural and societal themes. Imlah's distinctive style, marked by precise language and unexpected turns of phrase, captivated readers and critics alike. His contributions left a significant mark on contemporary British literature.
As well as a highly-respected poet and editor, Mick Imlah (1956 - 2009) was one of the finest literary critics of his generation. With a preface by Mark Ford, this volume draws together a selection of Imlah's essays that reveal the formidable breadth of his unique literary insight, and the flair with which he communicated it.
Mick Imlah's second and long-awaited collection The Lost Leader was published to acclaim in 2008, shortly before his early death in January 2009.
'No poet in Scotland now can take as his inspiration the folk impulse that created the ballads, the people's songs, the legends of Mary Stuart and Prince Charlie,' proposed Edwin Muir.
An anthology that offers a view over the history of Scottish history, extending from the 6th century to the end of the 20th. This volume also features poetry in Gaelic, Latin and other languages. Mingling Highland and Lowland, the religious and the profane, poems by kings and crofters, it serves as a guide to the poetry of Scotland.
This volume is the first anthology to offer a view over the entire history of Scottish poetry, extending from the sixth to the end of the 20th century, and representing each of its stylistic currents with clarity and verve.