Douglas Dunn

Douglas Dunn is a Scottish poet, academic, and critic, born on October 23, 1942, in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. He is known for his eloquent and accessible verse and has received numerous awards for his work, including the Somerset Maugham Award and the Whitbread Book of the Year for his 1985 collection 'Elegies'. Dunn's poetry often explores themes of love, loss, and social issues. He has also served as a professor of English at the University of St Andrews and has contributed to the field of literary criticism.

Books

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  1. 1. Elegies

    "Elegies" is a collection of poems that serves as a profound and moving chronicle of the author's grief following the death of his wife from cancer. The verses are raw, honest, and intimate, exploring the depths of sorrow, the emptiness of loss, and the struggle to find meaning in the face of such devastating heartbreak. At the same time, the poems also celebrate the joy of love, the beauty of shared experiences, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.