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Mat o' Shanter

A Cautionary Tale
Brief Description
A modern version of a classic poem, written for the ears, eyes, and hearts of today. Written in response to Tam o' Shanter, the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns, and inspired by the author's own experiences of that same poem, Simon Lamb's new book, Mat... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Mat o' Shanter

A modern version of a classic poem, written for the ears and eyes and hearts of today.

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A modern version of a classic poem, written for the ears, eyes, and hearts of today.

Written in response to Tam o' Shanter, the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns, and inspired by the author's own experiences of that same poem, Simon Lamb's new book, Mat o' Shanter, is a highly original and moving work.

It incorporates an introduction to the classic verse, a full-length modern-day reimagining, and commentary in the form of an extensive author's note, accompanied by bold and energetic illustrations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836300090

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: Black and white throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ross MacRae

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Simon Lamb is the Carnegie-nominated author of A Passing On of Shells, his debut poetry collection. With a background in performance and education, he lives in Ayrshire, where he held the role of Scriever at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, 2022-2025

Ross MacRae is a Scottish muralist and first time book illustrator whose large-scale work can be found across Scotland. He works on community projects with young people

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