In reply to Douglas Griffin:
Good to see that biped has some uses other than pig consumption - and this is an excellent one. I also was ignorant of HH, thanks Douglas for sharing - he looks a fascinating character and I shall enjoy reading soon
I was interested to read in the obituary about HH's belief that "poetry becomes people" - that idea was at the heart of a book I've been reading.
warning: slight thread drift, but I hope folk on this thread may be interested.
I've been enjoying Fiona Mackenzie's book "Places of Possibility" about community estate buyouts (particularly North Harris), and the far-reaching implications of these. Mackenzie uses many examples of gaelic poetry and song culture; she is interested in their role in constructing understandings of the land, nature, and duthchas (gaelic concept of inherited and evolving right to the land) - which nourished and supported the movement to reclaim land from individual ownership. fascinating stuff - and the cultural references are such a welcome addition.