A drunk man looks at the thistle by Hugh MacDiarmid

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Author MacDiarmid, Hugh, 1892-1978
Title A drunk man looks at the thistle
Original Publication Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons, 1926.
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Drunk Man Looks At The Thistle" by Hugh MacDiarmid is a complex poem written in the early 20th century. This work is a blend of philosophical musings and personal reflections, rooted in Scottish identity and culture. The poem navigates themes of drunkenness, national consciousness, and existential inquiry, presented through a unique, colloquial Scots dialect. The opening of the poem introduces a narrator who, in a state of inebriation, contemplates his existence and the nature of Scottish life. He reflects on his weariness, societal expectations, and the contrast between his drunken thoughts and the sober realities he observes. Through vivid imagery, he explores the symbolic significance of the thistle, Scotland’s national emblem, while expressing disdain for the superficiality he perceives in contemporary Scottish culture. As he grapples with his identity and the weight of expectation, the narrator’s insights reveal a tension between desire for personal freedom and the constraints of societal norms, setting the stage for deeper explorations throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Scotland -- Poetry
Subject Scottish poetry
Subject Dialect poetry, Scottish
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EBook-No. 72731
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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