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Born in Surrey in 1942, historian, journalist, editor and critic, Angus Calder held academic posts in Britain and as far afield as New Zealand and Zimbabwe, returning to Edinburgh in later years. A prolific author of works on socio-political themes, he was also a poet, bringing out his first book, Waking in Waikato (diehard) in 1997, followed by Colours of Grief (Shoestring Press, 2002), Dipa's Bowl (Aark Arts, 2004) and Sun Behind the Castle (Luath, 2004). Angus Calder died in Edinburgh in 2008.

Colours of grief Dipa's bowl Walking in Waikato


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