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ⓘ About Robin Robertson
About Robin Robertson Robin Robertson is a Scottish writer known for his poetry and novels. His work often features well-drawn characters who feel real and relatable. The stories he tells pull readers in with their strong, engaging plots. His writing keeps people interested from start to finish. Robertson has a talent for crafting protagonists that stay with readers long after the story ends. His narratives move smoothly, making even complex ideas easy to follow. The way he builds tension and emotion makes his books hard to put down. Readers enjoy his work because it feels both fresh and timeless. His skill with words allows him to create vivid, memorable scenes. Whether writing poetry or fiction, he has a way of making every line count.
All Book Series by Robin Robertson
Mortification: Writers' Stories of Their Public Shame
Single-title series · published 2003
Carol Ann Duffy, Vicki Feaver, Eavan Boland
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 1995 Anthology · Carol Ann Duffy
Glyn Maxwell, Mick Imlah, Peter Reading
Book 2 of 8 · published 1995 Multi-author collection
Simon Armitage, Sean O'Brien, Tony Harrison
Book 3 of 8 · published 1995 Multi-author collection
John Burnside, Robert Crawford, Kathleen Jamie
Book 4 of 8 · published 1996 Anthology · John Burnside
Jackie Kay, Merle Collins, Grace Nichols
Book 5 of 8 · published 1996 Anthology · Jackie Kay
Michael Donaghy, Andrew Motion, Hugo Williams
Book 6 of 8 · published 1997 Anthology · Michael Donaghy
Helen Dunmore, Jo Shapcott, Matthew Sweeney
Book 7 of 8 · published 1997 Multi-author collection
Michael Hofmann, Michael Longley, Robin Robertson
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 1998
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robin Robertson?
About Robin Robertson Robin Robertson is a Scottish writer known for his poetry and novels. His work often features well-drawn characters who feel real and relatable. The stories he tells pull readers in with their strong, engaging plots.
Which Robin Robertson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Penguin Modern Poets, II series, the earliest of Robin Robertson's multi-book series: it opens with Carol Ann Duffy, Vicki Feaver, Eavan Boland (1995) and runs to 8 books across 1995–1998, ending with Michael Hofmann, Michael Longley, Robin Robertson (1998).
How many books has Robin Robertson written?
Robin Robertson has 20 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1984 and 2020. 9 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Penguin Modern Poets, II series with 8 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Robin Robertson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Robin Robertson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Penguin Modern Poets, II (1995–1998, 8 books) and RobinRobertson Non-Fiction (2003, 1 book).
How are Robin Robertson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Robin Robertson's 20 books into 2 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Penguin Modern Poets, II (8 books, 1995–1998); RobinRobertson Non-Fiction (1 book, 2003).