Douglas Dunn quotes

A poem can have an impact, but you can't expect an audience to understand all the nuances. (Douglas Dunn)
The negative aspects of Scottish Nationalism are a kind of aggressive complacency, that sort of boasting; but that's an expression of insecurity, I think, of a lack of confidence. View quote
Douglas Dunn
Reading a poem aloud to an audience is gestural as much as precise. View quote
Douglas Dunn
A poet's cultural baggage and erudition can interfere with a poem. View quote
Douglas Dunn
I've always liked Muir without knowing quite why. View quote
Douglas Dunn