Iain Crichton Smith - Poetry

Poetry

Crichton Smith's poetry quite often had a character perhaps based on his mother. He also typically used natural images to convey emotion.

His poetry includes:

  • Culloden and After (1961) - an attack on that period in British history, especially "Bonnie Charlie".
  • Old Woman (1965)
  • The Iolaire (date)
  • The Man who Cried Wolf(1964)
  • You Lived in Glasgow (date)
  • You'll Take a Bath (date)

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