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Annals of the trilled R, gently stroked L, Lamenting O of local literature, Open, on this, their one-page book, a still Land-language chattered in a river’s burr… —Douglas Dunn (1942–2026), “The Harp of Renfrewshire” from NEW SELECTED POEMS 1964–2000 (Faber, 2003) www.faber.co.uk/product/9780...

Don Paterson@dharmabam.bsky.social

Very sorry to report that Douglas Dunn has passed away. He was the finest Scottish poet of the post-war period. Dougie was also someone we knew and loved as a dear friend, mentor and teacher, and he will be deeply missed.