Discover the raw beauty in the mundane with William Letford's 'Dirt'. This collection of poems celebrates the unpolished aspects of life, finding profound connections in the soil of society. Letford weaves together themes of sex, religion, and cultural identity, grounding them in the everyday experiences that shape us.Inspired by his travels through India, Letford's poetry explores the power of language and the complexities of human relationships. With a blend of h...

Longlisted for Scotland's National Book Awards (Poetry Book of the Year) 2024. A The Telegraph and Observer Book of the Year. This prose and poetry tour de force of storytelling has the narrative punch of a novel. It is a new departure for the poet, and for poetry itself. It takes the reader into the not-too-distant future: an artificial intelligence rules the world, and a working-class family use their wits to live off the land. William Letford blends prose and his inimitable poetry: sci-...

Vivid, funny, moving, and full of awe about nature and the human world, this poetry collection is an exciting debut by a young Scottish poet, William Letford. Drawing from the poet's own experiences—traveling, falling in and out of love, and working—as well as from popular speech, these poems display a sure lyric instinct and both a Scottish and universal appeal.