Robin Robertson reads At Roane Head - The Guardian
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In this remarkable and powerful narrative poem, which won the Forward prize for best single poem in 2009, Robin Robertson delves into Scottish folklore to invoke the myth of the selkie - seal-creatures who can take on human form by shedding their skins, but are doomed to remain human forever if their skin is stolen
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I am reading The Long Take book at the moment and think it one of the best books I've read. It has everything that is real in life. Broken minds, broken people, the salt of the earth and a superb description of worldly affairs and surroundings during Walker's investigation of the detritus of life, the downtrodden and forgotten. The poetry and narrative is absolutely to the point and effective. It may seem surreal but in no way is it false. This is not an ad but a genuine appreciation of a literary gem.
I just ordered The Long Take from the independent bookstore NO ALIBIS and can't wait till I get my hands on it. Robin Robertson is a pearl and listening to him, reading his poems gives me goosebumps and then I think there's still hope for humanity... What a beauty, what an amazing rare poet, writer, translator, human being, what a gem... Thank you.
Met Robin a few years back at a literary event in Stockholm. Such a craftsman of a poet.
Just wow: "relaxing them, one after another, with a small knife"
Amazing, amazing, amazing.
This what art is meant to be.
More and more readings please!
Extraordinary
Perfect.