About the book
In war and in birth we reveal “our real red selves”, and this volume brings together three poets whose work moves between life and death.
Harry Giles’ Drone explores modern warfare and office life. His “drone” is both a remote-control killing-machine and office drudge who is lonely and lacks job satisfaction. Somehow funny and achingly sad, the drone is the most unforgettable character you’ll read this year.
Marion McCready’s The Birth Garden reflects on the way childbirth has been viewed by the medical establishment over the past century. Disturbing scenes set on sinister wards and in a natural world both real and raw are captured in McCready’s vivid, urgent language.
J.L. Williams’ The History of Fire takes us back to war. Her poems are savage and hallucinatory. She writes not about a single war but a patchwork conflict, whose battlefield moves from ancient Greeks to the Gulf conflict to a nightmarish Vietnam-era ticker-tape parade.
The subjects depicted by these poets are contrasting, but their imagery and intensity echo each other.
Triptychs bring together three poets in one volume to showcase the freshest voices and newest developments in Scottish poetry.
Editions of Our Real Red Selves
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781908251466
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In war and in birth we reveal “our real red selves”, and this volume brings together three poets whose work moves between life and death.
Harry Giles’ Drone explores modern warfare and office life. His “drone” is both a remote-control killing-machine and office drudge who is lonely and lacks job satisfaction. Somehow funny and achingly sad, the drone is the most unforgettable character you’ll read this year.
Marion McCready’s The Birth Garden reflects on the way childbirth has been viewed by the medical establishment over the past century. Disturbing scenes set on sinister wards and in a natural world both real and raw are captured in McCready’s vivid, urgent language.
J.L. Williams’ The History of Fire takes us back to war. Her poems are savage and hallucinatory. She writes not about a single war but a patchwork conflict, whose battlefield moves from ancient Greeks to the Gulf conflict to a nightmarish Vietnam-era ticker-tape parade.
The subjects depicted by these poets are contrasting, but their imagery and intensity echo each other.
Triptychs bring together three poets in one volume to showcase the freshest voices and newest developments in Scottish poetry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Real Red Selves about?
In war and in birth we reveal “our real red selves”, and this volume brings together three poets whose work moves between life and death.
Harry Giles’ Drone explores modern warfare and office life. His “drone” is both a remote-control killing-machine and office drudge who is lonely and lacks job satisfaction. Somehow funny and achingly sad, the drone is the most unforgettable character you’ll read this year.
Marion McCready’s The Birth Garden reflects on the way childbirth has been viewed by the medical establishment over the past century. Disturbing scenes set on sinister wards and in a natural world both real and raw are captured in McCready’s vivid, urgent language.
J.L. Williams’ The History of Fire takes us back to war. Her poems are savage and hallucinatory. She writes not about a single war but a patchwork conflict, whose battlefield moves from ancient Greeks to the Gulf conflict to a nightmarish Vietnam-era ticker-tape parade.
The subjects depicted by these poets are contrasting, but their imagery and intensity echo each other.
Triptychs bring together three poets in one volume to showcase the freshest voices and newest developments in Scottish poetry.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Our Real Red Selves?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems > Poetry anthologies (various poets)
Where can I read a sample of Our Real Red Selves?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781908251466
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Our Real Red Selves?
Harry Giles, Marion McCready, JL Williams
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Our Real Red Selves is available as paperback(ISBN 9781908251466)
Is there a video of the book?
Watch a video about Our Real Red Selves here