
- 320 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The definitive Gaelic-English anthology of medieval Scottish verse: an annotated treasure trove of literary history spanning a millennium. Duanaire na Sracaire —or Songbook of the Pillagers —is the first anthology to bring together Scotland's Gaelic poetry from c.600-1600 AD, a time 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Poems
- Introduction
- Ro-ràdh
- A Note on Translation
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- The Learned Tradition
- The Song Tradition
- Notes
- Glossary of Place Names
- Glossary of Personal Names
- Bibliography