Thom Nairn

For the Scottish political theorist and writer, born 1932, see Tom Nairn.

Thom Nairn (8 July 1955 – 15 August 2017) was a Scottish poet and literary writer and editor.[1] He was born in Perthshire, grew up in Coupar Angus and worked as a heraldic artist before studying at the University of Edinburgh.[1][2]

After graduation he edited the literary magazine Cencrastus, wrote reviews and published several books of poetry, and in 1991 co-edited (with Robert Crawford) a book of essays on Alasdair Gray.[1] The Times described his poetry as "surreal".[2]

Later, he specialised in translating from Greek into English.[1][2]

He died in Edinburgh from complications of pneumonia on 15 August 2017.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Shaw, Alison (2 September 2017). "Obituary: Thom Nairn, poet and translator". The Scotsman. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Obituary: Thom Nairn". The Times. 5 September 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2020.(subscription required)


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