Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks
Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks by Magi Gibson, published by Luath Press Limited in 2017, is a collection of poetry that spans 91 pages. Written in English, this edition presents a vivid exploration of various urban and rural scenes, capturing moments of everyday life and the complexities within them.
Readers will find a diverse array of imagery, from a woman sunbathing on a demolition site to a young mother breastfeeding in an art gallery. The poems reflect on themes of place and identity, featuring characters engaged in both mundane and profound experiences. With references to notable figures and a blend of Scottish and European influences, this collection invites contemplation on the intersections of life, art, and culture.
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A woman sunbathing on a demolition site in Bridgeton. Two women in a punch up in Glasgow’s West End. A young mother breast-feeding in an art gallery. A working man stepping off a tenement roof on a snowy morning. City streets. Country lanes. A letter to Sappho. A ticking off for Nietszche. Not to mention Hugh MacDiarmid’s dirty socks. Or that poem with the intriguing title, ‘V****A’.
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