Irvine Welsh (born 27 September 1958) is a contemporary Scottish novelist, best known for his novel Trainspotting. His work is characterised by a raw Scots dialect, and brutal depiction of the realities of Edinburgh life. He has also written plays, screenplays, and directed several short films.
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