{"title":"Liz Lochhead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiz Lochhead\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a vivid exploration of contemporary life through poetry and drama, blending sharp wit with profound emotional insight. Her work often reflects themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of human relationships, making it a compelling choice for readers interested in the intersections of personal and societal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the rich landscape of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Lochhead's writing invites reflection and conversation. Whether through her intimate verses or powerful plays like \u003cem\u003eA Handsel\u003c\/em\u003e, her voice remains distinctive, engaging readers who appreciate the art of storytelling crafted with both heart and intellect.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-handsel-by-liz-lochhead-9781846976513","title":"A Handsel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiz Lochhead is one of the leading poets writing in Britain today. Her debut collection, \u003ci\u003eMemo for Spring\u003c\/i\u003e (1972), was a landmark publication. Writing at a time when the landscape of Scottish poetry was male dominated, hers was a fresh, new voice, tackling subjects that resonated with readers—as it still does. Her poetry paved the way and inspired countless new voices, including Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie, Jackie Kay, and Carol Ann Duffy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStill writing and performing today, more than fifty years on from her first book of poetry, Liz Lochhead has been awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry and was Scotland's second modern Makar, succeeding Edwin Morgan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462586548460,"sku":"9781846976513","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781846976513-a-handsel.jpg?v=1775016856"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/liz-lochhead.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}