Poets of the People's Journal

"Poets of the People's Journal," compiled by Kirstie Blair, is a compelling collection celebrating the voices of ordinary men and women from Victorian Scotland. Published in 2016 and spanning 256 pages, this book showcases more than one hundred poems featured in "The People's Journal," a significant publication that championed the interests of the working class. With its tagline, 'A Penny Saturday paper devoted to the interests of the Working Classes,' the Journal served as a vital platform for expressing the diverse experiences of its readers through letters, stories, and poetry. This beautifully curated anthology includes a variety of poetic forms—from comical and sentimental to political and polemical—covering an eclectic range of themes, from everyday domestic joys to pressing national issues. Immerse yourself in this rich tapestry of Scottish poetry that resonates with the struggles and triumphs of working-class life.