passing through

passing through is, by any standard, a major book – a compilation of previously uncollected or unpublished work by the great Tom Leonard (1944 - 2018), including characteristically beautiful poetry, powerful essays, and perceptive review pieces on artists such as Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, and Norman MacCaig. It is a volume which presents the range of Tom Leonard’s artistry: his deep insight, but also the remarkable subtlety, humour, and empathy that permeates all of his writing.