Abstract:The essay discusses Jackie Kay’s writing in the context of her complex Scottish-Nigerian
identity. Despite the marginalisation in terms of race, ethnic origin, sexuality which
she describes in her texts, she has not only become a mainstream author but was also
appointed as the Makar, the National Poet for Scotland in 2016. Thus the essay seeks
to situate Kay in contemporary Scottish culture, which has moved to a high appreciation
of voices coming from the margins. It focuses on the role that Kay has played in … Show more
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