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In a Time of Distance: And Other Poems
What matters most in life? For Alexander McCall Smith, it is friendship, love, and travel--the themes found throughout his work that have made him a cherished writer the world over. This first collection of McCall Smith's poems reflects on these topics with all his characteristic wit and charm.
There are moments of sweeping insight and soaring feeling, and moments that will have you laughing along as they subtly shift your worldview. This inimitable writer shares his distinctively astute and good-natured observations on life, love, and beauty, reminding us of the deep satisfaction that can be found when we open ourselves up to the world with our whole heart, and watch as it takes on a kinder and gentler shape.
Book Details
- Publisher: Pantheon Books
- Publish Date: Apr 12nd, 2022
- Pages: 160
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.10in - 5.20in - 0.80in - 0.60lb
- EAN: 9780593315989
- Categories: • European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh• Subjects & Themes - Places• Literary Figures
About the Author
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What people are saying
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Sunday Philosophy Club, and the 44 Scotland Street series
In Celebration of #NationalPoetryDay, we are sharing a timely poem from Alexander McCall Smith’s collection In A Time of Distance. ‘Autumn’ muses on this season of change and migration, and the opportunities it brings for some deeper self-reflection. https://t.co/A7gADpeE1w
Independently good books from one of the UK's foremost independent publishers of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
What a turnout at @edbookfest to see the one and only Alexander McCall Smith! Alexander spoke about several of his most recent books including The Exquisite Art of Getting Even, Tiny Tales, and In A Time of Distance. Watch the recording here: https://t.co/shHVqBHdZY @McCallSmith https://t.co/pL1oVQgkd4
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"....Under topics that include journeys, places, weather, love, books, animals, reminiscences and reflections, IN A TIME OF DISTANCE actually evokes much closer and more intimate concerns than its sweeping title might suggest." @McCallSmith https://bit.ly/3N50znY
Praise for this book
"As you might expect, [McCall Smith's] verse displays an unabashed Old World graciousness." --Washington Post
What people are saying
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Sunday Philosophy Club, and the 44 Scotland Street series
In Celebration of #NationalPoetryDay, we are sharing a timely poem from Alexander McCall Smith’s collection In A Time of Distance. ‘Autumn’ muses on this season of change and migration, and the opportunities it brings for some deeper self-reflection. https://t.co/A7gADpeE1w
Independently good books from one of the UK's foremost independent publishers of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
What a turnout at @edbookfest to see the one and only Alexander McCall Smith! Alexander spoke about several of his most recent books including The Exquisite Art of Getting Even, Tiny Tales, and In A Time of Distance. Watch the recording here: https://t.co/shHVqBHdZY @McCallSmith https://t.co/pL1oVQgkd4