Description
| Product ID: | 9781912476787 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Duanaire na Sracaire: Songbook of the Pillagers |
| Subtitle: | Anthology of Scotland's Gaelic Verse to 1600 |
| Authors: | Author: Wilson McLeod, Meg Bateman |
| Page Count: | 572 |
| Subjects: | Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Classical texts, Poetry anthologies (various poets), Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Poetry anthologies (various poets), Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Scottish Gaelic |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Duanaire na Sracaire is the first anthology to bring together Scotland's Gaelic poetry from the millenium c.600-1600 AD. It includes a huge range of diverse poetry: prayers and hymns of Iona, Fenian lays, praise poems and satires, courtly songs and lewd rants, songs of battle and death, incantations and love poems. Duanaire na Sracaire is the first anthology to bring together Scotland''s Gaelic poetry from the millenium c.600-1600 AD, when Scotland shared its rich culture with Ireland. It includes a huge range of diverse poetry: prayers and hymns of Iona, Fenian lays, praise poems and satires, courtly songs and lewd rants, songs of battle and death, incantations and love poems.All poems appear with facing-page translations which capture the spirit and beauty of the originals and are accompanied by detailed notes. A comprehensive introduction sets the context and analyses the role and functions of poetry in Gaelic society. This collection will appeal to poetry lovers, Gaelic speakers and those keen to explore a vital part of Scotland''s literary heritage. |
| Imprint Name: | Origin |
| Publisher Name: | Birlinn General |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-10-10 |