Poetry

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From Robert Burns and Lord Byron to Edwin Morgan, our poetry collection has something for everyone. The collection covers many cultures, and includes
contemporary and traditional poetry, reviews and information.

Some poetry books can only be read in the Reference library, but many can be borrowed from your local library. If you are interested in poetry, have a look at our

• poem of the Month
• poetry websites.
• library catalogue for poetry books.
  

Find that poem

The Reference library holds a comprehensive poetry index with over 12,000 entries, including titles of poems, poets and first lines. Our poetry collection includes:

• Scottish poetry
• an extensive collection of Burns poetry
• Chapman - literary magazine with poetry and poetry reviews
• Poetry Review - literary magazine with poetry and poetry reviews
• Akros - literary magazine with poetry, reads like a Who's Who of Scottish poets
• Lines Review - literary magazine emphasis on Scottish poetry
• New Poetry - an independent literary magazine
• Lallans - literary magazine for writing in Lowland Scots
• Gairm - literary magazine in Gaelic language

A selection of poetry websites


You can contact us by:

• email: ref.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 889 2360
• fax: 0141 887 6468
• write to or visit:
  Reference Library
  Central Library
  68 High Street
  Paisley
  PA1 2BB

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