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2026 marks the centenary of Agnes Owens. To celebrate, seven of her novels and short story collections will be reissued by Polygon in May & Sept with new introductions by leading Scottish writers. #WorldBookDay #AgnesOwens
Our email subscribers are enjoying an article by @laurzzs.bsky.social on her work on Agnes Owens. Thank you for supporting us Laura and we can’t wait to visit @aowensarchive.bsky.social
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Agnes Owens (née McLearie), born 24 May 1926 in Milngavie, grew up working-class amid labour and war. These early rhythms shaped her unsentimental, darkly comic prose, alert to the quiet violences of ordinary life.
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The Agnes Owens Archive is now open at @agrayarchive.bsky.social AGA’s first satellite archive, restoring Owens to her rightful place in Scottish literature.
Free tours Jan 23 & 31, 2026. Book via Eventbrite (link in bio).
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The Agnes Owens Archive opens January 2026, celebrating one of Scotland’s most distinctive literary voices. Marking her centenary, a programme of events and free guided tours will be announced soon. #AgnesOwens
A real treat to welcome the brilliant @kirstininnes.bsky.social to AGA today and to show her the @aowensarchive.bsky.social archive collection ❤️
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Front cover of Agnes Owens book, Gentlemen Of The West. With an illustration by Richard Adams
Gentlemen of the West! A real fave, seems to have dipped under most radars, happy to see it getting some love! And the fantastic Lanark🙏 #AlasdairGray #AgnesOwens #ScottishBooks
