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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.

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    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