This book presents a critical analysis of the poems, short stories and plays of Douglas Dunn. It also surveys Dunn's life - his friendship with Philip Larkin, his time spent in the USA and his growing political beliefs. A bibliography is included. Contributors to the book include the poets Glyn Maxwell, Sean O'Brien, Bernard O'Donogue and Dave Smith. Reading Douglas Dunn should be of interest to students of poetry, contemporary literature and Scottish literature from secondary level upwards, and to teachers and general readers.