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Liz Lochhead

    Liz Lochhead's work is characterized by its vibrant use of speech idioms and powerful colloquialisms, bringing both her poetry and drama to life. She masterfully revitalizes historical narratives and myths with a contemporary sensibility and energetic language. Lochhead is celebrated for her skill in adapting classic tales and language for modern audiences. Her writing frequently explores themes of identity, history, and the female experience, all imbued with a distinct Scottish voice.

    Medea (Adapted from Euripides)
    The Colour of Black and White
    Liz Lochhead
    Thon Man Moliere
    Handfast
    Memo for Spring
    • 2024
    • 2023

      This is the first collected poems of Scotland's second makar, after Edwin Morgan, with new poems. Lochhead's work is refreshing, with a feminist agenda often plain to see, it is a particularly good introduction for those who shy away from poetry.

      A Handsel
    • 2022

      Liz Lochhead is one of the leading poets writing in Britain today. A Memo For Spring, her debut collection, was a landmark publication. This new edition is being release to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its publication in 1972.

      Memo for Spring
    • 2017

      Thon Man Moliere

      • 98 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      In constant threat of debtor's prison, in big bother with church and state and - worst of all - disastrously in love with the wrong wife, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere writes brilliant comedies inspired by a desperate life. But telling the truth is a dangerous business and getting his latest drama on stage could be the death of him!

      Thon Man Moliere
    • 2016

      Fugitive Colours

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A new collection from one of Scotland's most loved writers

      Fugitive Colours
    • 2012

      Liz Lochhead

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The first collection of original plays by Scotland's leading female playwright and National Poet.

      Liz Lochhead
    • 2011

      A Choosing

      • 91 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A stunning new collection of selected works from one of Scotland's most loved writers and current makar.

      A Choosing
    • 2009

      This revised edition of Lochhead's most popular play features a new introduction and is widely utilized in educational settings. It retains the original's appeal while offering fresh insights, making it an essential resource for both students and teachers.

      Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off
    • 2009

      Blood and Ice

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.4(67)Add rating

      A dramatic take on the story behind the creation of one of the great literary horror stories of the Gothic movement, Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.

      Blood and Ice
    • 2004

      Handfast

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Those seeking memorable words for their ceremonies of marriage or commitment, or simply want to take delight in an anthology of love poems, will find in this collection old favourites and brand new poems, in English, Scots and Gaelic, all with a Scottish flavour.

      Handfast