Alastair Reid Quotes
A collection of quotes by Alastair Reid.
Alastair Reid (1926-2014) was a Scottish poet, essayist, and translator. Born in Galloway, Scotland, he grew up bilingual in both English and Galloway Scots. Reid's poetry displays a combination of wit, insight, and linguistic expertise, often encompassing themes of travel, nature, and the human experience. He also worked as a translator, particularly renowned for his translations of the works of Spanish and Latin American poets, such as Pablo Neruda and Jorge Luis Borges. Reid's contributions to literature earned him numerous awards and the affection of readers worldwide. N/A