Declaration on Freedom for Writers and Readers is an anthology of poetry and prose exploring freedom of expression. The year 2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath in which the Scottish nobility appealed to the Pope to support the nation's fight for freedom from 'the rule of the English'. The need to hear and understand each other is as urgent now as it ever was.

This project was conceived and realised by Scottish PEN which, for nearly 100 years, has been campaigning for freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas across borders.

Declarations includes many voices, featuring some of Scotland's leading writers such as Karen Campbell, A C Clarke, Carl MacDougall, and James Robertson, as well as writers from overseas.

Reviews

'In these difficult times, PEN said the need to hear and understand each other is as vital as it ever was. PEN International has been campaigning for freedom of expression for almost 100 years.'

-- The National * The National *

'This rich anthology won't merely be relevant to the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, the poems and prose will remain relevant until humanity accepts the individual's right to freedom. Sadly, thus, this book will remain relevant for many years to come.'

-- Liv Niven * Gitanjali and Beyond *

A brilliant collection. I particularly enjoyed the letters towards the end. An anthology that takes you deep into Scottish history, heritage, and culture, and then takes you across the world.

-- Anonymous * Goodreads *

It is a celebration of freedom of expression - an assertion of our fundamental right to speak and to write, to read and to listen, to call power to account in the face of injustice.

-- Anonymous * Goodreads *



Book Information
ISBN 9781910895429
Author Sir Tom Devine
Format Paperback
Page Count 187
Imprint Scotland Street Press
Publisher Scotland Street Press
Weight(grams) 175g
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 130mm * 15mm