Biographical article and quotes, from Australian newspaper The Age.
Concise biography and list of published works.
A photograph of the poet, striking a dramatic pose with his hat and walking stick.
A tribute to the poet and tragedian which includes his autobiography, all his published poems, cont...
Text and criticism of the work.
A plaque is unveiled at McGonagall's burial site. Report and profile from BBC News.
The city of Dundee plans a unique riverside tribute, report from BBC News.
Lengthy essay about the poet, his life and his writings.
Biographical article from the BBC's local history pages.
"William McGonagall is one of the 19th century's true life tragic romantic heroes - especially so b...
Review of McGonagall's life, poetic style and works marred by some minor factual errors.
Review of an LP on which Scots actor John Laurie impersonates McGonagall and reads from his poetry....